About
Here at Pure Gold Forensics we pride ourselves on exceeding each and every one of our clients’ expectations. We feel that we offer specialized services for our clients unlike any other of our competitors. We are able to process fired cartridge casings for trace DNA as well as extract nuclear DNA from bones. We pride ourselves in extracting the most DNA from the most difficult samples.
Proficiency Testing
Pure Gold Forensics participates in external (semi-annual) proficiency testing provided by Collaborative Testing Services (CTS). These proficiency tests are treated like real-life cases to ensure all of our analyst’s techniques remain reliable and the work product continues to be of the highest quality.
Our Team
Theron L. Vines III
President/DNA Technical Leader
Mr. Vines is the President and founder of Pure Gold Forensics. He started Pure Gold Forensics when he saw the legal community in dire need of efficient forensic DNA services. Mr. Vines possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry as well as his Masters degree in Forensic Science with a specialization in Criminalistics. Mr. Vines is licensed by the Texas Forensic Science Commission in Forensic Biology/DNA Analysis. Please feel free to click the link below to view his Curriculum Vitae.
Suzanna Ryan
Laboratory Director/Forensic Scientist
Suzanna Ryan is a forensic serology and DNA expert who has over 24 years of experience in the field of forensic serology and DNA analysis as both a forensic DNA analyst and a forensic DNA consultant. She is a member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, the California Association of Criminalists, and is certified in Molecular Biology by the American Board of Criminalistics. Ms. Ryan is licensed by the Texas Forensic Science Commission in Forensic Biology/DNA Analysis. Please feel free to click the link below to view her Curriculum Vitae.
Marissa Licon
Forensic Scientist
Marissa Licon is a DNA analyst at Pure Gold Forensics. She started her career at Pure Gold Forensics as a laboratory assistant and was trained at PGF in serology and DNA analysis. Miss. Licon possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Chemistry with a concentration in criminalistics from California Baptist University. She is a member of California Association of Criminalists and American Academy of Forensic Sciences.