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Evidence, Case Reassessment Leads to Identification of 1978 John Doe
May 11, 2026
Through persistence, and multiple evidence reassessments, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office has solved a nearly 50-year-old cold case, restoring a man’s name and bringing peace and closure to his family. Read More

Genealogy ID's Suspect in Teen's 1986 Murder after Wrongful Conviction
May 11, 2026
Although a subject was previously convicted of a crime related to her death, that individual was later exonerated when DNA technology became available and proved their innocence. Read More
DNA Identifies Man Who Went Missing after 2001 Boating Accident
May 11, 2026
DNA evidence and genetic genealogy reveal the identity of Brian Cranfield, 20 years after his remains were discovered in East Haddam. Read More
Queensland's Beleaguered DNA Lab Clears Rape Kit Backlog
May 11, 2026
The strategy has resulted in all sexual assault examination kits being processed, fully eliminating the inherited backlog, which was 601. Read More
Trafficked Pangolin DNA Reveals Hotspots of Illegal Wildlife Trade
May 11, 2026
Small samples of DNA can reveal hotspots and trade routes in the illegal wildlife trade, according to a new study. Read More
VR Improves Interactions Between Autistic Individuals and Police Officers
May 11, 2026
A new study found that an innovative virtual reality intervention was helpful for improving interactions between autistic teens and adults and law enforcement officers. Read More
Genealogy Identifies Teen John Doe Found in 1993
May 06, 2026
The partial human remains were determined to be the lower leg bones of a male subject and to be that of a male individual between the ages of 13 and 18 years old. Read More

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ASCLD 53rd Annual Symposium
The ASCLD Symposium is an industry-leading conference designed for leaders and managers in the forensic laboratory space. The symposium boasts workshops and plenary talks designed around all aspects ... read more

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