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CSFRE, Tennessee See Rise of Opioid 10x Stronger then Fentanyl
February 09, 2026
A new synthetic opioid that is 10x stronger than fentanyl has been identified in the fatal overdoes of 25 people in just the last few months. Read More

Genealogy Identifies Skeletal Remains after 40 Years
February 09, 2026
Jeanette Marcotte was last seen in Saskatchewan in 1981 or 1982, three years before her remains were found in Florida. Read More
Genealogy IDs Suspect in 1998 Cold Case, Victim in 2018 Case
February 09, 2026
Last week, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) identified the suspect involved in a 1998 murder, as well as the remains of a woman found on the side of the road in 2018. Read More
CPD Seeks Public Assistance in Identifying Skeletal Remains
February 09, 2026
The Columbus Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an unknown male whose remains were recovered in 2018, as the case remains an active and ongoing investigation. Read More
Idaho State Police Forensic Services Earns Accreditation Renewal
February 09, 2026
Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has renewed its forensic testing accreditation through the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation. Read More
Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Rising, But Better Access Needed
February 09, 2026
Methadone treatment for opioid use—which cuts the risk of death by overdose in half—among individuals insured by Medicaid-insured increased substantially after 2010. Read More
John Doe Identified After 45 Years
February 04, 2026
Despite a lengthy investigation that included releasing a composite sketch of what the man likely looked like when he was alive, he could not be identified and became known as Robeson County Doe. Read More

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