Linzi Wilson-Wilde
Linzi Marianne Wilson-Wilde OAM is an Australian forensic scientist. In February 2021, she took up the position of Director of Forensic Science SA.[1] She was formerly the director of the National Institute of Forensic Science, working for that organisation for 12 years.[2][1]
Wilson-Wilde has worked as a DNA specialist with various Australian police agencies throughout her career including Victoria Police, New South Wales Police Force and the Australian Federal Police.[2]
In the aftermath of the 2002 Bali bombings, Wilson-Wilde coordinated the DNA analysis for body identification and the criminal investigation for Operation Alliance.[2] Wilson-Wilde's DNA analysis is credited with playing a pivotal role in tracking down a bombing suspect.[3]
She was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2003 for her services with the police during Operation Alliance.[4]
Wilson-Wilde was also involved in the controversial mass-DNA screening of men in the New South Wales town of Wee Waa in 2000, in an attempt to track down a man who had bashed and raped an elderly woman.[2][5][6]
In 2011, Wilson-Wilde received a PhD from the University of Canberra after writing her doctoral thesis, Species Identification in Wildlife Crime Investigations using Diprotodontia.[7][8]
Wilson-Wilde was added to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in 2014.[9]
In the past, Wilson-Wilde has voiced concerns about forensic television dramas such as CSI, accusing the producers of exaggerating the work forensic scientists undertake.[9] Wilson-Wilde discussed the CSI effect in a radio interview in 2016.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Chapman, Vickie (2 December 2020). "New era for Forensic Science SA". Media Releases. Adelaide, South Australia: Premier of South Australia. Attorney-General. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ a b c d Profile: Dr Linzi Wilson-Wilde, Science and Technology Australia. Accessed 27 November 2018.
- ^ Moor, Keith (8 October 2012) Australian Federal Police were closely involved in the hunt for Bali the bombers, Herald Sun. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
- ^ Name: WILSON-WILDE, Linzi Marianne, It's an Honour, Australian Honours Search Facility, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Australian Government. Accessed 27 November 2018.
- ^ Elliot, Tim (5 June 2010) Hunt was up against civil rights arguments, The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
- ^ Mills, Tammy (25 September 2016) How mass DNA screening caught a Wee Waa rapist and may solve Tracy Connelly murder, The Age. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
- ^ (28 September 2011) University of Canberra graduates - Doctor of Philosophy, The Age. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
- ^ Wilson-Wilde, LMA (2010) Species Identification in Wildlife Crime Investigation Using Diprotodontia - Introductory Pages, University of Canberra. Accessed 27 November 2018.
- ^ a b Price, Nic (15 June 2014) Fitzroy forensic scientist inducted onto Victorian Honour Roll of Women, Herald-Sun. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
- ^ Quinn, Rod (21 October 2016) What are the latest advancements in DNA?, Overnights, ABC Radio. Retrieved 27 November 2018.