Columbia Missourian: Jen Shen’s piece on testing rape kits
Jen wrote a guest commentary in the Columbia Missourian titled “Test every rape kit? Not so fast” about the push to test every untested rape kit that sit in police evidence rooms around the country. Shen discusses how sexual assault kit analysis has more legal and...
Court TV: How genealogy tests help solve crimes, and a massive 70+ person drug bust
Jen was invited to Court TV to explains how genealogy tests like 23andMe help solve cold cases, and a massive drug bust that netted 70+ people.
Court TV: NAACP calls for police brutality investigation, and a masseur accused of sexual assault.
Jen was invited to Court TV discuss a violent arrest that sparked NAACP calls for an independent investigation, and the case of a masseur accused of sexually assaulting his clients.
Court TV: Police excessive force case and a waffle shop arrest
Jen was invited to Court TV to discuss violent arrest caught on camera and whether the officers used excessive force. In the second segment, discusses a waffle shop customer arrested for violating a pandemic stay-at-home order.
Court TV: Counterfeit cash case
Jen was invited to Court TV to discuss the struggles of a family-run ice cream shop that received large quantities of counterfeit cash during the already difficult times of coronavirus lockdown.
Court TV: Bus shooting and the release of a drunk driver who caused a fatal accident
Jen was invited to Court TV to discuss the case of a man who was shot and killed on a bus, and the release of an accused drunk driver involved in a fatal accident.
Jen Shen quoted in Daily Journal story on at-home rape kits
Jen was quoted in a story in The Daily Journal covering Monterey County’s use of self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kits during the coronavirus quarantine:
Former San Diego Police Department crime laboratory director Jennifer Shen said...
KTVU: Will at-home rape kits hold up in court?
Jen was invited to appear on San Francisco’s KTVU news to discuss Monterey County’s use of at-home rape kits during the coronavirus quarantine.
Court TV: Racist attack in virtual class
Jen was invited to Court TV to discuss a racist attack in a virtual class during the coronavirus pandemic.
Court TV: Masked man robbing car caught on camera
Jen was invited to Court TV to discuss the case of a robbery by a man whose mask was intended for Coronavirus safety.
Court TV: Jen discusses two coronavirus-related cases
Jen was invited to Court TV to discuss the case of a pastor arrested for holding a service in spite of coronavirus restrictions, and a law enforcement crackdown on social distancing.
Court TV: Jen discusses a homicide cold case and an officer in danger
Jen was invited to Court TV to discuss the a cold case murder solved with DNA evidence, and an incident in which a police officer was nearly hit by the driver of an out-of-control truck.
Court TV: Jen discusses the case of a teen girl beaten and robbed by a gang of teen boys
Jen was invited to Court TV to discuss the case of a teen girl beaten and robbed by a gang of teen boys.
Court TV: Jen discusses a motorcycle club shooting and a carjacking
In this guest spot on CourtTV, Jennifer Shen discusses two cases: a motorcycle club shooting and carjacking case.
Court TV: What kind of evidence would you look for in this case?
In this guest spot on CourtTV, Jennifer Shen describes how she would handle forensic evidence in the case of a doctor accused of drugging and raping women.
“My slightly taller authentic self:” how gruesome work led to self confidence
In “My Slightly Taller Authentic Self ,” SUE Talks presenter Jennifer Shen walks with us through some grisly situations and unveils a clear path towards being okay with being you.
“I believe if I present my most credible, impressive self, I will be accepted...
Police One story on DNA testing
In its story on new DNA technologies, the San Diego Reader mentioned Jennifer Shen.
An excerpt:
A new method of DNA testing could solve more shootings
Criminologists thought it was impossible to get DNA off of shell casings, but a technique pioneered in the Netherlands is...
The Trace: A New Method of DNA Testing Could Solve More Shootings
Forensic expert Jennifer Shen comments in The Trace about the 2014 murder case of Gregory Benton and how the San Diego Police Department Crime Lab obtained DNA off the shell casings.
Wired: A New Method of DNA Testing Could Solve More Shootings
Forensic expert Jennifer Shen comments in Wired Magazine about the 2014 murder case of Gregory Benton and how the San Diego Police Department Crime Lab obtained DNA off the shell casings.
Jen explains the difference between TV CSI and real life
Jennifer Shen was honored as a trailblazer — one of just three women chosen to receive the 2014 Women in Blue Award from the San Diego Police Foundation. This is the talk she gave at the event — an overview of “CSI Myths Versus Reality.” Crime scene work isn’t...
Jen explains the difference between TV CSI and real life
Jennifer Shen was honored as a trailblazer — one of just three women chosen to receive the 2014 Women in Blue Award from the San Diego Police Foundation. This is the talk she gave at the event — an overview of “CSI Myths Versus Reality.” Crime...
Jen Shen quoted in San Diego Reader
In its story on the investigation of murder suspect Kevin Brown, the San Diego Reader mentioned Jennifer Shen.
An excerpt:
“Lab Supervisor Patrick O’Donnell stated he remembered Brown had a reputation of unusual behavior during the time of his employment,” Lambert wrote in...
Jen Shen honored with San Diego Police Foundation’s “Women in Blue” Award
Jennifer Shen was honored as a trailblazer — one of just three women chosen to receive the 2014 Women in Blue Award from the San Diego Police Foundation.
“Women in Blue puts leadership, wisdom and inspiration in the spotlight. The stories of...
Beethoven under the microscope: How did the composer die?
The San Diego Union Tribune did a special story on the intersection of forensics and music, featuring an interview with Jennifer Shen and Orchestra Nova’s conductor Jung-Ho Pak.
An excerpt:
Beethoven under the microscope
This sort of musical examination calls for...