Eric M. Warren Jr., Ph.D.

Forensic Firearms & Ballistics Consultant

Education

Ph.D. Biological Sciences
Vanderbilt University
B.S. Molecular & Cellular Biology
Vanderbilt University

Professional Boards

OSAC Firearm and Toolmark Subcommittee
AFTE Board of Directors & Editorial Committee

Contact

(901) 303-8910
warrenforensic@gmail.com

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Professional Summary

Dr. Eric Warren is a board-recognized forensic scientist with nearly two decades of experience in firearms identification, shooting incident reconstruction, and biochemistry[cite: 6]. As a former TBI Special Agent, he provides elite-level technical analysis and expert testimony across federal and state courts.

Areas of Specialty

✓ Forensic Firearm Identification
✓ Shooting Trajectory Determination
✓ Crime Scene Reconstruction
✓ Microscopic Toolmark Analysis
✓ Expert Testimony & Consultation
✓ Forensic Research & Publication

Professional Experience

SEP Forensic Consultants, LLC

Consultant & Co-Owner | 2017 – Present

Provides pretrial services on cases involving firearms evidence, shooting reconstruction, and discovery order assistance for attorneys.

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI)

Special Agent / Forensic Scientist | 2009 – 2017

Performed microscopic examinations of ballistics evidence and cartridge cases. Served as a member of the Violent Crime Response Team.

Courtroom & Academic History

Qualified as an expert in Firearms Identification, Shooting Incident Reconstruction, and Crime Scene Processing

JurisdictionQualified Subjects
Federal Court (MD TN)Shooting Incident Reconstruction
Shelby County, TNFirearms ID & Reconstruction
Davidson County, TNCrime Scene & Firearms ID
Various State CourtsKY, AZ, AL, MS, MD, OH, LA, Washington D.C.
  • The Inconclusive Category, Entropy, and Forensic Firearm Identification (For. Sci. Intl., 2023)
  • The History and Evolution of Ignition Systems (AFTE J., 2020)
  • Statistical Approaches to Type Determination of Ejector Marks (J. For. Sci., 2017)
  • Using Class Characteristics to Distinguish Glock from Smith & Wesson Pistols (AFTE J., 2016)
  • Armorer Certifications: Glock, Smith & Wesson M&P, Springfield 1911, Sig Sauer, Colt
  • Shooting Incident Reconstruction: Comprehensive Courses (2014, 2019, 2022)
  • 3D Technology: ASCLD Train the Director Series - Firearms 3D Technology