Exhibits to the Expert Report

Jessica Gonzales,
in her individual capacity and on behalf of her deceased daughters
Katheryn, Rebecca and Leslie Gonzales
vs.
The United States of America
Case No. 12.626
EXHIBITS TO THE EXPERT REPORT OF PETER DIACZUK
Exhibit A: State of Colorado Certificate of Death: Rebecca Gonzales; State of Colorado Certificate
of Death: Katheryn Gonzales; State of Colorado Certificate of Death: Leslie Gonzales
Exhibit B: 18th Judicial District Critical Incident Team Report Re: Shooting of Simon Gonzales,
Castle Rock PD Case #99-3226
Exhibit C: Letter to Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI) from Detective Contos and Agent
Vanecek, June 28, 1999
Exhibit D: Letter to Chief of Police Tony Lane from the Office of the District Attorney, August 13,
1999
Exhibit E: Curriculum Vitae of Peter J. Diaczuk
Exhibit F: CBI Laboratory Report, June 29, 1999
Exhibit G: CBI: Report of Investigation: sketches of crime scene
Exhibit H: Douglas County Sheriff PROPERTY/EVIDENCE sheets
Exhibit I: CBI: Report of Investigation by Agents J. Clayton and D. Sollars, July 19, 1999
Exhibit J: CBI: Report of Investigation: photo log rolls with description of contents; Photograph of
truck’s exterior crime scene; Photographs of truck’s interior crime scene
Exhibit K: Vehicle Impound Recovery Record, June 23, 1999
Exhibit L: Klode Salvage Distribution Center, Inc. Request for Pick-up, August 10, 1999
Exhibit M: One object photographed in different types of lighting
Exhibit N: Bullets that have passed through different intermediary objects
Exhibit O: Douglas County Coroner’s Report: Rebecca Gonzales; Douglas County Coroner’s
Report: Katheryn Gonzales; Douglas County Coroner’s Report: Leslie Gonzales
Exhibit P: T-shirt shot from different distances
Exhibit Q: Side-by-side comparison of ammunition
Exhibit R: Garment with gun powder residue
Exhibit S: Side-by-side comparison of two different gun powder morphologies
Exhibit T: Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab Progress Report by Laura DeLong,
June 25, 1999
Exhibit U: Castle Rock Police Department Offense Report
Exhibit A:
State of Colorado Certificate of Death: Rebecca Gonzales;
State of Colorado Certificate of Death: Katheryn Gonzales;
State of Colorado Certificate of Death: Leslie Gonzales
Exhibit B:
18th Judicial District Critical Incident Team Report
Re: Shooting of Simon Gonzales, Castle Rock PD Case #99-3226
Exhibit C:
Letter to Colorado Bureau of Investigations (CBI)
from Detective Contos and Agent Vanecek, June 28, 1999
Exhibit D:
Letter to Chief of Police Tony Lane from the Office of the District Attorney,
August 13, 1999
Exhibit E:
Curriculum Vitae of Peter J. Diaczuk
Curriculum Vitae
Peter J . Diaczuk
PO Box 9058, Astoria, NY 11103
Phone: (212) 484-1170
Email: [email protected]
Educational History
2005-present
2001-2005
1974-1978
1971-1974
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, New York, NY
PhD Program – Criminal Justice with Forensic Science concentration
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, New York, NY
Master’s Program in Forensic Science
John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, New York, NY
B.S. Forensic Science, cum laude
Stuyvesant High School
Regent’s Diploma
Employment
2006-present
2006-present
2004-2006
2004-present
2003-2004
2000-present
2002-2007
1999-2002
2001-present
1999-2001
1983-present
1978-1981
1975-1978
1977
Director of Forensic Science Training, Center for Modern Forensic Practice, John Jay College
of Criminal Justice, New York, NY
Science Internship Director, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, NY
Director of Criminalistics Laboratory & Head Instructor (full-time faculty), John Jay College
of Criminal Justice, New York, NY
Casework Assistant to Dr. Thomas A. Kubic, Northport, NY
Adjunct Instructor of Criminalistics Laboratory, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New
York, NY
Forensic Consultant/Casework Assistant to Dr. Peter De Forest, Ardsley, NY
Assistant Chief Range Officer (Shield #12), Town of Huntington, NY
Range Officer (Shield #293), Town of Huntington, NY
Certified Master Instructor, Town of Huntington, NY
Certified Firearms Instructor, Town of Huntington, NY
Engineer, Consultant, Firearms, Pedico Corporation, Astoria, NY
Assistant Manager, Quality Control, West Chemical Products, LIC, NY
Chemist, West Chemical Products, LIC, NY
Intern, Westchester County Crime Lab, Valhalla, NY
Honors and Affiliations
Jerome Metzner Graduate Award for Excellence in Forensic Micro Techniques, John Jay College of Criminal
Justice (2003)
Fellow, New York Microscopical Society (2004)
Fellow, American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Criminalistics Section (2009)
Professional Memberships
American Board of Criminalistics – Diplomate (2004-present)
American Society for Testing and Materials E-30 Committee on Forensic Science (2003-present)
American Academy of Forensic Sciences – Criminalistics Section (2002-present)
National Fire Protection Association (2000-present)
International Association for Identification – Life Member (2000-present)
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Professional Memberships (cont.)
New York Microscopical Society – Life Member (2000-present)
President – 2006-present
Vice-President – 2003-2006
Program Chair – 2003-2006
Board Member – 2002-present
Awards Committee – 2004-present
Education Committee – 2005-present
International Wound Ballistics Association (1999-2005)
National Association of Power Engineers – Life Member (~1994-present)
Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists (1979-present)
Secretary – 2007-present
Board of Directors – 2006-present
Executive Secretary – 2004-2006
Newsletter Photographer – 2002-present
Involvement in Professional Organizations
Instructor, Microscopical Thinking in Trace Evidence Workshop. American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual
Meeting, Denver, CO (2009)
Co-Chair, Poster Session. Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Long Branch, NJ
(2009)
Chair, Poster Session. Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, White Plains, NY (2008)
Co-Moderator and Instructor, Tool Mark Workshop. Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual
Meeting, White Plains, NY (2008)
Instructor, Trace Evidence Workshop. Inter/Micro, Chicago, IL (2008)
Moderator, Forensic Microscopy Session. Inter/Micro, Chicago, IL (2008)
Moderator, Criminalistics Session. American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Washington, DC (2008)
Moderator, Polarized Light Microscopy Workshop. Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual
Meeting, Bolton Landing, NY (2007)
Chair, Poster Session. Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Bolton Landing, NY (2007)
Panelist, FBI Trace Evidence Symposium, Clearwater, FL (2007)
Instructor, Fundamentals of Scientific Firearm Examination Workshop. Midwestern Association of Forensic
Scientists Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN (2006)
Host Committee Secretary and Co-Moderator. Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners Annual Training
Seminar, Springfield, MA (2006)
Instructor, Fundamentals of Scientific Firearm Examination Workshop. Association of Firearm and
Tool Mark Examiners Annual Training Seminar, Springfield, MA (2006)
Moderator, Microscope Day at John Jay College. New York Microscopical Society, New York, NY (2009, 2008,
2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002)
Co-Moderator and Instructor, Firearms Examination Workshop. Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists
Annual Meeting, Newport, RI (2005); Mystic, CT (2004)
Moderator, Forensic Microscopy Session. Inter/Micro, Chicago, IL (2005)
Moderator, Criminalistics Session. American Academy of Forensic Sciences, New Orleans, LA (2005)
Instructor, Shooting Scene Reconstruction Workshop. Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual
Meeting, Pittsfield, MA (2003)
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Training Received
Wood Technology Workshop, Instructor: Bruce Hoadley. University of Massachusetts-Amherst (March 2009)
Garbage Bag Analysis, Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, White Plains, NY (2008)
Full-Automatic Submachine Gun Live-Fire Familiarization, Somerset County Prosecutors Office, NJ (July 2008)
Fundamentals of Explosives, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI (May 2008)
Tool Marks in Bone, Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners Annual Training Seminar, San Francisco,
CA (2007)
Wound Ballistics, Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners Annual Training Seminar, San Francisco, CA
(2007)
Full-Auto Conversions, Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners Annual Training Seminar, San
Francisco, CA (2007)
COPS Train the Trainer, Instructor: Robert Adamo. John Jay College, CUNY (Jan 2007)
Daubert Seminar, Instructor: Greg Klees. New Jersey State Police Central Lab, Hamilton, NJ (2006)
Fabric Pattern Impressions, Instructors: Ted Schwartz, Don Dollar, Clyde Wells. Northeastern Association of
Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Rye, NY (2006)
Paper Fiber Identification, Instructor: Walter Rantanen. Inter/Micro, Chicago, IL (2006)
Wood Identification, Instructor: Walter Rantanen. Inter/Micro, Chicago, IL (2006)
Potential for Error in Cartridge Case Identification, Instructor: Beta Tam. Association of Firearm and Tool Mark
Examiners Annual Training Seminar, Springfield, MA (2006)
Investigation of Firearm Markings, Instructor: Allan Offringa. Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners
Annual Training Seminar, Springfield, MA (2006)
The Analysis and Reconstruction of Long Range Shootings, Instructor: Lucian Haag. Association of Firearm and
Tool Mark Examiners Annual Training Seminar (2006)
An Overview of Tool Mark Identification, Instructor: Carlo Rosati, FBI. Association of Firearm and Tool Mark
Examiners Annual Training Seminar (2006)
Asbestos and Other Fibers: Sampling and Particle Counting by Phase Contrast Microscopy, Instructor: Dr. Thomas
A. Kubic. TAKA Instructional Agency, Northport, NY (2006)
Introduction to Techniques of Forensic Soil Comparison, Instructor: Skip Palenik. Inter/Micro, Chicago, IL (2005)
Scientifically Defensible Criteria, Instructor: John Murdock. Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners
Annual Training Seminar, Indianapolis, IN (2005)
GEMTECH Silencer Principles, Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners Annual Training Seminar,
Indianapolis, IN (2005)
Chemical Enhancement of Gunshot Residues, Instructor: Robert Shem. Association of Firearm and Tool Mark
Examiners Annual Training Seminar, Indianapolis, IN (2005)
Use of the Spindle Stage in Crystallography, Instructor: Jan Hinsch. New York Microscopical Society, Montclair,
NJ (2005)
Asbestos Identification by Polarized Light Microscopy, Instructor: Dr. Thomas Kubic. TAKA Instructional
Agency, Northport, NY (2005)
Forensic Shooting Incident Reconstruction, Instructor: Lucian Haag. Gunsite, AZ (2004)
Forensic Digital Imaging, Instructors: Jim Wesley & Keith Mancini. Northeastern Association of Forensic
Scientists Annual Meeting (2004)
Spot Test Analysis, Instructor: Skip Palenik. Inter/Micro, Chicago, IL (2004)
Digital Imaging for the Firearms Examiner. Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners Annual Training
Seminar, Vancouver, BC (2004)
Principles of Locksmith Master Keying. Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners Annual Training
Seminar, Vancouver, BC (2004)
Microscopy of Textile Fibers, Instructor: Denyse Montegut. New York Microscopical Society, Montclair, NJ
(2004)
Bloodstain Pattern Recognition and Analysis, Instructors: Ralph R. Ristenbatt III, David San Pietro, Lawrence
Quarino. Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA (2003)
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Training Received (cont.)
Diatom Preparation and Micro Manipulation, Instructor: Klaus Kemp. New York Microscopical Society, Montclair,
NJ (2003)
Professional Standards of Competence in Forensic Science. American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual
Meeting, Chicago, IL (2003)
Color Analysis in Forensic Science, Instructor: Dr. Paul Martin. Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists
Annual Meeting (2002)
Ricochet Analysis, Instructor: Lucian Haag. Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners Annual Training
Seminar, San Antonio, TX (2002)
Theory, Use and Techniques of the Comparison Microscope, Instructors: Leica Microsystems representatives.
Rhode Island State Crime Lab (2002)
Blood Spatter Interpretation, Instructor: Anita K. Wonder. American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual
Meeting, Atlanta, GA (2002)
Blood Spatter Interpretation, Instructor: David San Pietro. Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual
Meeting, Mt. Snow, VT (2001)
Tool Marks as a Result of Reloaded Ammunition, Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners Annual
Training Seminar, Newport Beach, CA (2001)
Full-Auto Conversions, Instructors: ATF Personnel. Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners Annual
Training Seminar, Newport Beach, CA (2001)
Footwear Impression Evidence. Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Saratoga Springs,
NY (2000)
Serial Number Restoration, Instructors: ATF Personnel. Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners Annual
Training Seminar, St. Louis, MO (2000)
Small Arms Firing School, Pine Barrens, LI (2000)
The Internet for Forensic Scientists, Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Hyannis, MA
(1999)
Crime Scene Reconstruction, Instructor: Dr. Peter De Forest, Dr. Peter Pizzola, Ken Zercie. Northeastern
Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Hyannis, MA (1999)
Underwater Homicide Investigation, Beneath the Sea Conference, NJ (1999)
Tire Impression Evidence, Instructor: Ernest Hamm. Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual
Meeting, Newport, RI (1998)
Accident Reconstruction, Instructor: Robert Genna. Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual
Meeting, White Plains, NY (1997)
Fire and Arson Evidence Interpretation, Instructor: Steven Koepher. Northeastern Association of Forensic
Scientists Annual Meeting, Mt. Pocono, PA (1996)
Participated in the training of over 500 law enforcement officers, detectives and crime scene technicians in
collaboration with the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services under contract number C068207 with
grant number SA06068207/SA06068208 awarded John Jay College. (2007 to present)
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Guest Lectures
Shooting Scene Reconstruction and Terminal Ballistics, Special Lectures at New York University School of Law at
request of United Nations Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial Executions (Feb 2009)
Introduction to Forensic Science and Shooting Scene Reconstruction, LaGuardia High School Da Vinci Scholars
Program (Feb 2009)
Introduction to Forensic Science, Science Olympiad contestants, Fayetteville-Manlius School District (Feb 2009)
Fundamentals of Scientific Firearm Examination and Reconstruction, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (NY),
graduate course in Criminalistics (Dec 2008)
Chemical Reaction Bombs, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (NY) – University of Lincoln (England)
student/faculty visit (Fall 2008)
Ethical Considerations in Forensic Firearm and Toolmark Examination, Pace University, NY. (October 2008)
Trace Evidence in Forensic Science, Seton Hall University (NJ) – (June 2008)
Explosives: Dangers in the Clandestine Laboratory, DEA Northeast Laboratory (NY) – Technical Training Seminar
(Fall 2006)
Fundamentals of Scientific Firearm Examination, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (NY) – University of
Lincoln (England) student/faculty visit (Fall 2006)
Introduction to Explosives, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (NY) – West Point Academy cadets visit (Fall
2006)
Forensic Science & Crime Scene Techniques, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (NY) – Cold Spring Harbor
Laboratory Forensic Science Workshop (Aug 2006)
Fundamentals of Scientific Firearm Examination and Reconstruction, Northwestern Law School (Chicago, IL) –
Short Courses for Prosecutors and Defense Attorneys, (Jul 2008, 2007, 2006)
Introduction to Explosives, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (NY) – Survey of Criminalistics undergraduate
course (Spring 2006, Fall 2005, Spring 2005, Fall 2004)
Scientific Firearm Examination, Crime Scene Reconstruction, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, and Forensic
Photography to delegation of crime scene investigators from Dominican Republic, John Jay College (Jan 2006),
Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic (Apr 2006)
Fundamentals of Scientific Firearm Examination, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (NY) – Survey of
Criminalistics undergraduate course (Spring 2006, Fall 2005, Spring 2005, Fall 2004, Spring 2004, Fall 2003,
Spring 2003, Fall 2002, Spring 2002, Fall 2001)
Environmental Impact and Testing for Explosives in the Environment, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (NY) –
Environmental Forensics graduate seminar (2005)
Introduction to Explosives, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (NY) – Crime Scene Reconstruction, forensic
science graduate seminar (Fall 2006, Fall 2005)
Introduction to Explosives, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (NY) – Crime Scene Reconstruction, criminal
justice graduate seminar (Fall 2005)
Fundamentals of Scientific Firearm Examination, Baypath College (MA) – Forensic Science Course (2005)
Fundamentals of Scientific Firearm Examination, National Defender Investigator National Conference in Boston,
MA (2004)
Fundamentals of Scientific Firearm Examination, Cedar Crest College (PA) – Forensic Science Conference (2003)
Fundamentals of Scientific Firearm Examination, John Jay College of Criminal Justice (NY) – Advanced
Criminalistics Graduate Course FOS 711 (2003)
Introduction to Forensic Science, Bronx Community College (NY) – Career Day (2006, 2002)
Fundamentals of Scientific Firearm Examination, American Museum of Natural History (NY) – After-school
Program for gifted students (2001)
Fundamentals of Scientific Firearm Examination, Delaware Valley College (PA) – Forensic Science Course (2000,
1999)
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Abstracts
Diaczuk, P. and Kubic, T. A. (2009) Examination of a Thirteen Year-Old Crime Scene, Presentation at American
Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.
Diaczuk, P. (2009) Morphology of Crystals Resulting from Different Catalysts used in Manufacturing Triacetone
Triperoxide. Invited presentation at CUNY Grad Center for American Chemical Society meeting.
Diaczuk, P. (2008) Comparison Microscopy in Firearm and Tool Mark Examination. Invited presentation at Eastern
Analytical Symposium, Somerset, NJ.
Garner, D., Desiderio, V. and Diaczuk, P. (2008) Comparative Analysis of Smokeless Powders using HPLC.
Presentation at Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, White Plains, NY.
Diaczuk, P. (2008) Morphology of Crystals Resulting from Different Catalysts used in Manufacturing Triacetone
Triperoxide. Presentation at Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, White Plains, NY.
Diaczuk, P. (2008) The Case of the Holy Ball. Presentation at Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists
Annual Meeting, White Plains, NY.
Dolak, V., Dolak, J. and Diaczuk, P. (2008) Forensic Analysis of Electrical Fires. Poster presentation at
Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, White Plains, NY.
Diaczuk, P. (2008) Bullet Ricochet Off Some Common Substrates. Presentation at New England Area Firearm
Examiner’s Meeting, Meriden, CT.
Diaczuk, P. (2008) Forensic Science and Firearm Examination. Invited presentation at World Science Festival,
New York, NY.
Diaczuk, P. (2008) Analysis of Crystals Resulting from Different Catalysts used in the Manufacture of Triacetone
Triperoxide. Presentation at Inter/Micro, Chicago, IL.
Miller, M., Kovacs, E., Gunderson, L. and Diaczuk, P. (2008) Mishandling of GSR Evidence. Poster Presentation at
American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
Diaczuk, P. and De Forest, P. R. (2008) Determination of Entry vs. Exit Bullet Holes in Garments using Light
Microscopy. Presentation at American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
Diaczuk, P. (2007) The Evidence Tells the Story. Invited Presentation at of American Chemical Society Long
Island Meeting, Nassau Community College, NY.
Diaczuk, P. (2007) The Role of Microscopy in Forensic Firearm Cases. Invited presentation at Eastern Analytical
Symposium, Somerset, NJ.
Diaczuk, P. and Desiderio, V. (2007) Chemical Reaction Bombs II. Presentation at Northeastern Association of
Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Bolton Landing, NY.
Diaczuk, P. and De Forest, P. R. (2007) This Brew’s for You. Presentation at Northeastern Association of Forensic
Scientists Annual Meeting, Bolton Landing, NY.
Dolak, V., Dolak, J. and Diaczuk, P. (2007) Forensic Analysis of Electrical Failures. Poster presentation at
Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Bolton Landing, NY.
Diaczuk, P. (2007) The Microscopy of Explosives. Invited Presentation for the New York Microscopical Society,
New York, NY.
Huemmer, C. and Diaczuk, P. (2007) Using Microscopy to Differentiate Between a Bullet Hole and Mechanical
Damage. Presentation at AFTE Eastern Regional Conference, ATF Laboratory, MD.
Diaczuk, P. (2007) Bullet Ricochet Off Water. Presentation at New England Area Firearm Examiner’s Meeting,
Meriden, CT.
Diaczuk, P. (2007) Trace Evidence Associated with Firearms and Ammunition. Invited Presentation for FBI’s
Trace Evidence Symposium, Clearwater, FL.
Diaczuk, P. and Miller, M. (2007) Evaluation of Kevlar Fibers as a Bullet Recovery Medium. Presentation at
Inter/Micro, Chicago, IL.
Diaczuk, P., Miller, M. and Desiderio, V. (2006) Chemical Reaction Bombs. Presentation at Northeastern
Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Rye Brook, NY.
Miller, M., Kovacs, E., Rimmelin, A. and Diaczuk, P. (2006) Mishandling of GSR Evidence. Poster presentation at
Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Rye Brook, NY.
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Abstracts (cont.)
Diaczuk, P., Miller, M. and Reffner, J. (2006) An Evaluation of Kevlar Fibers as a Bullet Recovery Medium. Poster
presentation at Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Rye Brook, NY.
Diaczuk, P. and Kubic, T. (2006) Bottle Homicide. Interesting Case Session Presentation at Northeastern
Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Rye, NY.
Diaczuk, P. (2006) The Use of Microscopy in Firearm and Tool Mark Examination. Presentation at Inter/Micro,
Chicago, IL.
Diaczuk, P. and Miller, M. (2006) The Survivability of Fingerprints Underwater. Presentation at New York
Microscopical Society’s Microscope Day, New York, NY.
Diaczuk, P., Hietpas, J., Palenik, S. and Palenik, M. (2005) The Optical Characterization of TATP. Presentation at
Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Newport, RI.
Hietpas, J., Diaczuk, P., Palenik, S. and Palenik, M. (2005) The Optical Characterization of TATP. Presentation at
Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO.
Diaczuk, P. (2005) Determination of Entry vs. Exit Bullet Holes in Garments using Light Microscopy. Presentation
at Inter/Micro, Chicago, IL.
Hietpas, J., Diaczuk, P., Palenik, S. and Palenik, M. (2005) The Optical Characterization of TATP. Presentation at
Inter/Micro, Chicago, IL.
Diaczuk, P. (2005) Microscopy on the Move. Microscope, vol. 53:3
Diaczuk, P. (2004) Determination of Entry vs. Exit Bullet Holes in Garments using Light Microscopy. Presentation
at Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Mystic, CT.
Diaczuk, P. (2004) Determination of Entry vs. Exit Bullet Holes in Garments using Light Microscopy. Presentation
at New England Area Firearm Examiners Meeting, Meriden, CT.
Diaczuk, P. (2004) Determination of Entry vs. Exit Bullet Holes in Garments using Light Microscopy. Presentation
at AFTE Eastern Regional Conference, Hamilton, NJ.
Hietpas, J., Diaczuk, P., Speir, J. and De Forest, P. R. (2004) Elucidating the Relative Dependence of Propellant
Pattern-Based Muzzle-to-Target Distance Determinations on Variables of Weapons and Ammunition.
Presentation at American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX.
Diaczuk, P. (2003) Comparison of Various Methods of Bullet Recovery, using Light Microscopy. Presentation at
New York Microscopical Society Meeting, New York, NY.
Herschman Z., Miller M., Diaczuk P., Chany, C., and De Forest, P. R. (2003) Effects of Air Current on the
Deposition of Gunshot Residue – A Preliminary Study. Presentation at New England Area Firearm Examiners
Meeting, Meriden, CT.
Diaczuk, P. (2002) Applications of Light Microscopy to Firearm Evidence. Presentation at New York
Microscopical Society Meeting, New York, NY.
Diaczuk, P., Hietpas, J., Nicolosi, F., Tota, A., Mayer, G. and De Forest, P. R. (2003) Microscopic Comparison of
Bullets from Different Methods of Recovery. Presentation at American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual
Meeting, Chicago, IL.
Diaczuk, P., Hietpas, J., Herschman, Z. and De Forest, P. R. (2003) A New Mechanism for Blood Spatter Analysis
from Gunshot Wounds. Poster presentation at American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting,
Chicago, IL.
Diaczuk, P., Herschman, Z. and De Forest, P. R. (2002) A New Mechanism for Blood Spatter Analysis from
Gunshot Wounds. Presentation at Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Atlantic
City, NJ.
Diaczuk, P., Hietpas, J., Nicolosi, F., Tota, A., Mayer, G. and De Forest, P. R. (2002) Microscopic Comparison of
Bullets from Different Methods of Recovery. Poster presentation at Northeastern Association of Forensic
Scientists Annual Meeting, Atlantic City, NJ.
Diaczuk, P., Herschman, Z. and De Forest, P. R. (2002) A New Mechanism for Blood Spatter Analysis from
Gunshot Wounds. Presentation at International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts Annual Meeting,
Harrisburg, PA.
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Abstracts (cont.)
Diaczuk, P., Herschman, Z. and De Forest, P. R. (2002) A New Mechanism for Blood Spatter Analysis from
Gunshot Wounds. Presentation at New England Firearm Examiners Meeting, Meriden, CT.
Diaczuk, P. (2002) Applications of Light Microscopy to Firearm Examination. Presentation at New York
Microscopical Society Meeting, New York, NY.
Diaczuk, P. and De Forest, P. R. (2001) Evidence Falls between the Cracks. Presentation at Northeastern
Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Mt. Snow, VT.
Meetings Attended
American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting (2009: Denver CO; 2008: Washington DC; 2007: San
Antonio, TX; 2006: Seattle, WA; 2005: New Orleans, LA; 2004: Dallas, TX; 2003: Chicago, IL; 2002: Atlanta,
GA; 1997: New York, NY)
Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners Annual Training Seminar (2007: San Francisco, Calif; 2006:
Springfield, MA; 2005: Indianapolis, IN; 2004: Vancouver, BC; 2003: Philadelphia, PA; 2002: San Antonio,
TX; 2001: Newport Beach, CA; 2000: St. Louis, MO; 1999: Williamsburg, VA)
Eastern Analytical Symposium (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002: Somerset, NJ; 2001: Atlantic City, NJ)
Inter/Micro Conference, Chicago, IL (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004)
International Association for Identification Tri-State Annual Meeting (2005: Mystic, CT; 2003: Atlantic City, NJ;
2002: Mystic, CT)
New Jersey Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Atlantic City, NJ (2008, 2005, 2004)
New England Area Firearm Examiner Annual Meeting, Meriden, CT (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002,
2001, 2000, 1999)
Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting (2008: White Plains, NY; 2007: Bolton Landing,
NY; 2006: Rye, NY; 2005: Newport, RI; 2004: Mystic, CT; 2003: Pittsfield, MA; 2002: Atlantic City, NJ;
2001: Mt. Snow, VT; 2000: Saratoga Springs, NY; 1999: Hyannis, MA; 1998: Newport, RI; 1997: White
Plains, NY; 1996: Mt. Pocono, PA; 1995: Mystic, CT; 1994: New York, NY)
8th International Symposium on the Analysis & Detection of Explosives, Ottawa, Canada (2004)
Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners Eastern Regional Training Conference (2007: Rockville, MD;
2004: Hamilton, NJ; 2003: Rockville, MD)
Pennsylvania State Division IAI Annual Meeting (2003: State College, PA; 2002: Harrisburg, PA)
International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts Annual Meeting, Harrisburg, PA (2002)
5th Annual Conference on the Future of DNA, Sponsored by National Institute of Justice, New York, NY (2000)
Certifications
Certified Master Instructor, National Rifle Association (2001-present)
Certified Firearms Instructor, National Rifle Association (1999-2001)
FDNY Certificate of Fitness (C-14)
Charge of Chemical Laboratory (2001)
FDNY Certificate of Fitness (G-24)
Emergency Use of Liquefied Petroleum Gases
FDNY Certificate of Fitness (P-16)
Supervise Operation of Low PSI Oil Burners
FDNY Certificate of Fitness (G-38)
Torch Use of Oxygen Combination Gas
FDNY Certificate of Fitness (F-30)
Fire guard Torch Operations
FDNY Certificate of Fitness (G-35)
Use of Air Compressor
FDNY Certificate of Fitness (E-21)
Use of Ammo-Activated Tools
FDNY Certificate of Fitness (F-57)
Maintenance of Smoke Detectors
FDNY Certificate of Fitness (W-12)
Maintenance of Sprinkler Systems
FDNY Certificate of Fitness (Q-99)
Refrigerator Engineer
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Armorers Courses
Springfield Armory M-14/M1A (2006)
Beretta Familiarization
(2004)
Smith & Wesson
(2003)
Hi-Point Familiarization
(2003)
Savage Model 110 Rifle
(2002)
Remington 870 Shotgun
(2002)
Heckler & Koch
(2001)
Firearm Manufacturer Tours
Hi-Point, OH (2008, 2007)
Wilson Arms, Branford, CT (2006)
Seacamp, CT (2006)
Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL (2004)
Smith & Wesson, Springfield, MA (2004, 2002)
Springfield Armory, Springfield, MA (2004, 2002)
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD (2003)
New England Firearms, CT (2003)
Savage Arms, MA (2003)
Ithaca Gun, Ithaca, NY (2002)
Firearm Examination Laboratory Tours
Onondaga County Crime Laboratory, Syracuse, NY (2009)
San Francisco Police Department, CA (2007)
Department of Public Safety, Meriden, CT (2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2000)
NYPD Forensic Identification Division, NY (2005, 2004, 2003)
Philadelphia Police Department Laboratory (2004)
RCMP Laboratory, Vancouver, BC (2004)
RCMP Laboratory, Ottawa (2004)
New Jersey State Police Central Laboratory, Hamilton, NJ (2004, 2003)
ATF National Laboratory, Ammendale, MD (2007, 2003)
US Army Picatinny Arsenal, NJ (2007, 2003)
Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office, NJ (2008, 2003, 2002)
Rhode Island State Crime Laboratory, Kingston, RI (2008, 2002)
Westchester County Police Department, Sawmill, NY (2002)
Expert Testimony
Qualified as an expert witness in Connecticut, New Jersey, Nassau County (NY), and Bronx County (NY) in
firearms, crime scene reconstruction, microscopy, and trace evidence.
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Exhibit F:
CBI Laboratory Report, June 29, 1999
Exhibit G:
CBI: Report of Investigation: sketches of crime scene
Exhibit H:
Douglas County Sheriff PROPERTY/EVIDENCE sheets
Exhibit I:
CBI: Report of Investigation by Agents J. Clayton and D. Sollars, July 19, 1999
Exhibit J:
CBI: Report of Investigation: photo log rolls with description of contents;
Photograph of truck’s exterior crime scene;
Photographs of truck’s interior crime scene
Exhibit K:
Vehicle Impound Recovery Record, June 23, 1999
Exhibit L:
Klode Salvage Distribution Center, Inc. Request for Pick-up, August 10, 1999
Exhibit M:
One object photographed in different types of lighting
Exhibit N:
Bullets that have passed through different intermediary objects
Exhibit O:
Douglas County Coroner’s Report: Rebecca Gonzales;
Douglas County Coroner’s Report: Katheryn Gonzales;
Douglas County Coroner’s Report: Leslie Gonzales
Exhibit P:
T-shirt shot from different distances
Exhibit Q:
Side-by-side comparison of ammunition
Exhibit R:
Garment with gun powder residue
Exhibit S:
Side-by-side comparison of two different gun powder morphologies
Exhibit T:
Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Crime Lab Progress Report by Laura DeLong,
June 25, 1999
Exhibit U:
Castle Rock Police Department Offense Report