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3D-printed ‘Ghost Guns’ are not as Untraceable as Thought
February 25, 2026
3D-printed guns are a growing threat to public safety. These guns have been called “untraceable.” Research is now putting this claim to the test. Read More

Students Identify 1986 Jane Doe who was Never Reported Missing
February 25, 2026
During the casework period of their education program, they determined that “Bagdad Betty” was likely Elizabeth McCumber, born in 1962 in Ohio. Read More
New Analysis of Old Evidence Leads to Arrest of Suspect in 1990 Murder
February 25, 2026
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Cold Case Unit have arrested and charged a suspect, Marion Gales, 63, in a 35-year-old homicide cold case. Read More
Genealogy Identifies Decapitated Remains Found in Shallow Grave
February 25, 2026
There, beneath a layer of fallen leaves, officers found skeletal remains buried in a shallow grave. The remains were largely intact, but the head was missing. Read More
University Launches Digital Forensic Degree to Fight Cybercrime
February 25, 2026
A new Bachelor of Science in Digital Forensics is giving students hands-on training in investigating cyberattacks, analyzing digital evidence and protecting communities. Read More
Why Laws Named after Tragedies Win Public Support
February 25, 2026
When lawmakers name bills after victims of tragedy–such as Megan’s Law or the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993–public support surges, but this emotional boost may come at the expense of sound policymaking. Read More
As Demand Rises, Students are Playing Larger Roles in Cold Cases
February 23, 2026
On a cold morning in December 2025, six forensic anthropology students from Western Carolina University entered the woods of Ellerbe Creek with five of their professors and a group of Durham Police Department officials. Read More

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3D-printed ‘Ghost Guns’ are not as Untraceable as Thought

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Students Identify 1986 Jane Doe who was Never Reported Missing

New Analysis of Old Evidence Leads to Arrest of Suspect in 1990 Murder

Genealogy Identifies Decapitated Remains Found in Shallow Grave

University Launches Digital Forensic Degree to Fight Cybercrime

Why Laws Named after Tragedies Win Public Support

As Demand Rises, Students are Playing Larger Roles in Cold Cases

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