About Us

Madrigal Forensics: Alex Madrigal has been a Forensic Scientist for over 19 years. He began DNA Analysis in 1994 and has continued to provide excellent service to the South Texas communities. In 2006 Madrigal Forensics came to be. Madrigal Forensics is a Paternity Testing Service. Madrigal Forensics is the only entity in South Texas to employ a Forensic Scientist to perform this service. Madrigal Forensics is also the only entity to provide private consultations. We will come to your home for a private setting.

Madrigal Forensics uses a leading analytical laboratory specializing in DNA analysis for forensic casework, convicted offender data basing, paternity, family reconstruction, ancestry, and research and development that is FQS-1, AABB, Texas DPS, and ISO 17025 accredited and is also authorized to perform DNA Parentage/Identity Testing for samples originating from the state of NY and is also authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for Immigration DNA Testing.

Education

Pan American University: Aug 1981 - May 1986
Biology - Bachelor of Science

Pan American University: Aug 1986 - Aug 1987
Medical Technology

Molecular Genetics- Graduate course - 3 semester hours (Jan-May 1994) Dr. Gunn, UT Pan American University-Edinburg

University of Texas Austin June 1995
Applied Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering;

University of Texas Austin, February 2000
Zoo 171K Population Statistics and Forensic DNA Analysis, Dr. Carmody;

Training

Medical Technology Clinical Rotation- Jan 1987 - Aug 1987
Knapp Medical Center (Weslaco)

Criminalistics/Serology - Texas DPS Headquarters - Ron Urbanovsky and Irma Rios Oct. 1989 - April 1990

Tire and Shoe print Comparisons - Texas DPS Academy - Raul Guajardo - May 1990 (24 hrs)

Photography School - Texas DPS Field Laboratories – Micheletti and Kinkade - Jan 1991 - (16 hrs)

Forensic Laboratory Safety-SWAFS Plano - Derrick K. Johnson Sept. 1991 (8 hrs)

Court Room Experience

District Court:
DNA/Criminalistics/Serology: 1989 - Present
100 Times
Federal Court:
Serology: 2

Statement of Qualifications

Alex Madrigal II, BS MT (ASCP)
Forensic Scientist
3610 Jade Street
Weslaco, TX. 78596
956-463-8101

Disciplines

DNA Analysis: March 1994 - Present

Serology: October 12, 1989 - Present

Crime Scene Investigation: October 12, 1989 - Present

Blood Alcohol: February 07, 1991 - 1992

Bloodstain Pattern Analysis: 1992 - Present

Criminalistics:

Footwear and Tire Track Comparison – 1990 -

Hair Examination: October 12, 1989 - Present

Laboratory Safety Officer 1991 - 1998

Professional Affiliations

ASCLD/LAB Inspector 2001

DNA Auditor 2001

TX DPS Criminalists Association 1999

TX DNA Advisory Board 2000 – 2003

TX DNA Advisory Board 1996 – 1998

Southwestern Group on DNA Analysis Methods
(Texas Working Group DNA) 1995

International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts 1994

Association of Crime Scene Reconstruction 1994

SouthWestern Association of Forensic Scientists 1990

American Society of Clinical Pathologists 1989

Employment History

Texas DPS: October 12, 1989 – Present

Forensic Scientist September 01, 2005 - Present

DNA Section Supervisor May 2002 – August 31, 2004

Criminalist VI – Texas DPS Crime Laboratory (McAllen) August 1997 – April 2002

Criminalist V - Texas DPS Crime Laboratory (McAllen) October 1992 – August 1997

Criminalist IV - Texas DPS Crime Laboratory (McAllen) - October 1990 - October 1992

Criminalist III - Texas DPS Crime Laboratory (McAllen) - May 1990 - Oct. 1990

Criminalist III - Texas DPS Crime Laboratory (Austin) - October 1989 - April 1990
Duties: Oversee two DNA analysts, DNA Technical leader, responsible for day to day operation of the DNA Lab. Perform chemical analysis and comparisons on all physical evidence; interpret data, prepare reports and provide courtroom testimony. Maintain serology instruments, stay abreast of new techniques and new literature; assist and instruct law enforcement officers in the proper collection and storage of physical evidence.

Knapp Medical Center (Weslaco, TX)
Medical Technologist - Sept. 1987 - Sept. 1989
Medical Technologist Assistant - May 1987 - Aug. 1987
Duties: Perform Laboratories tests in: Hematology, Hematology special stains, assist on Bone Marrow extractions, Urinalysis: macro, micro, and chemical examinations; Coagulation studies; Blood Bank duties: type blood, screen for unexpected antibodies, crossmatch blood, platelets and plasma. Also to perform test in Serology, Chemistry, Special Chemistry and Microbiology; evaluate, interpret, and report data to physician for proper medical evaluation of patients.

Other Qualifications Classes and Presentations

Instruct Medical Technology students at Knapp Medical Center in Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Serology, Chemistry and Blood Banking.

Career Day - University of Texas Pan American, March 05, 1991

Career Day - LBJ Elementary, Elsa, TX, April 16, 1991

Career Day - South Texas High School, Mercedes, TX, December 16, 1991

Career Day - University of Texas Pan American, March 1993

Career Day - University of Texas Pan American, March 8, 1994

Chairman for Exhibitors and Door Prizes for SWAFS 1993 Meeting in South Padre Island, TX - April 1993

Guest Speaker for The Med-Tech Society at University of Texas Pan American April 12, 1994- 2 Hrs.