THE ZODIAC MOVIES WERE GREAT… BUT THEY GOT IT WRONG.
Sherwood Morrill, California's lead document examiner, compared the Zodiac letters to the main suspect's writing—and ruled him out. Sometimes, exclusion is the answer that matters most.
Bart Baggett- Ask a Forensic Handwriting Expert
Articles by Bart Baggett.
Bart Baggett- Ask a Forensic Handwriting Expert
Articles by Bart Baggett.
Bart Baggett
Clifford Irving and the Howard Hughes Fake Autobiography
In 1971, Clifford Irving convinced a major publisher that he had Howard Hughes’s authorized autobiography—using forged documents. Here’s how the deception unfolded, and why even respected experts can be misled without genuine writing to compare.
Aretha Franklin’s Couch Will: The Handwriting Question That Wasn’t Asked
Aretha Franklin’s handwritten will was found in her couch. The jury didn’t question the handwriting, but what if they had? Here’s how document examiners approach cases like this.
How He Tried to Screw His Wife From the Grave. Prenuptial Fraud in Lousiana
He died five years ago. He’s still in court — trying to take her house. Before he died, a man filed a prenuptial agreement at the Monroe, Louisiana courthouse — backdated to 1991 — leaving his son to pursue his…
Can An Expert Prove a Digital Signature Was Faked?
A DocuSign signature looks airtight. But two witnesses swore it was signed in two different counties — and only one of them was telling the truth. Most people assume an electronic signature is the end of the argument. It isn’t.…
[Q59] Why I love Jury Trials
Why I Love Jury Trials I love jury trials. And if you are an attorney, you should, too. I just testified in front of a jury at the downtown courthouse. It was actually a blast. I love jury trials. I…
53. How Do You Choose The Right Handwriting Expert For Your Legal Case? Q53
If you’re an attorney or a client who needs to hire a forensic handwriting expert for your legal case, you may be searching online, and you may be thinking, “Wow, this is really confusing. I don’t know who’s qualified and…
56. Do I need original documents or are scans good enough Q56
Do I Need Original Documents or Are Scans or Photocopies Fine for a Handwriting Case? When it comes to forming a strong opinion on the authenticity of a signature, two things matter above all else: quality and quantity of evidence.…
Can a handwriting expert really help you win a legal case?
Can A Handwriting Expert Really Help You Win A Legal Case? Q54 The short answer is yes, but with an important qualification. The right handwriting expert, chosen carefully and engaged early, can make a decisive difference in how a case…
52. What Certifications Should a Forensic Document Examiner Have?
What Certifications Should a Court-Qualified Forensic Handwriting Expert Have? When hiring a forensic document examiner, two things matter most: certification and proficiency testing. Here’s what to look for, and why it matters. Even experienced examiners who developed their skills through…