Articles by Bart Baggett.
Articles by Bart Baggett.
In 1983, sixty volumes of supposed Hitler diaries fooled historians and publishers—until forensic testing revealed modern paper and ink. The case is a lesson in why originals matter.
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.
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 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.
He died ten 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…
For the past 25 years, Bart Baggett has been known as one of the world’s leading Forensic Handwriting Experts. You may have seen him on TV discussing one of his many handwriting analysis books or commenting on current events as…
? Most handwriting cases happen quietly. A lawyer calls. An investigator asks a question. A document needs to be examined. This one was different. I was asked to analyze handwritten notes connected to Jeffrey Epstein, which led to an appearance…
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.…
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…
Bart Baggett has become much more than an internationally recognized handwriting expert and professional speaker. He has become an entrepreneur influencing the media world, publishing industry, legal decisions, and the community of though leaders worldwide. Bart owns 4 businesses and…