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New Info Available in 2 Cold Cases as Task Force Seeks Public's Help
February 04, 2026
The District Attorney’s Office is providing the public with updated information and renderings of the victims in two cold cases – Medford Jane Doe and Bellport Jane Doe – in the hopes that it will assist in uncovering the victims’ identities. read more
University Employs Virtual Reality in Crime Scene Investigation Classes
February 04, 2026
The cutting-edge technology leverages virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR) to create immersive and interactive crime scene environments. read more
New Book Details Forensic Nurse's Role in High-profile Trials
February 04, 2026
Expert Witness: The Weight of Our Testimony When Justice Hangs in the Balance details how Burgess’ knowledge of forensics, victimology, and trauma have made her a sought-after expert in headline-grabbing cases read more
Genealogy Identifies Remains Found in 2012
February 04, 2026
ISP Special Agents continued to investigate the matter in collaboration with the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office and recently submitted a DNA sample from a possible relative for comparison purposes. read more
Remains Found in 2022 ID’ed as 19-year-old Missing Since 2016
January 28, 2026
Skeletal remains discovered in a wooded area by Miramar Beach, Florida in October 2022 have now been positively identified as Jacob Lyon, a 19-year-old who was reported missing from a nearby town in 2016. read more
Genealogy Identifies Suspect in 1964 Murder of 12-Year-Old
January 28, 2026
The Elmira Police Department and the FBI have identified a suspect in the 1964 murder of 12-year-old Mary Theresa Simpson, bringing answers in one of New York’s oldest cold cases. read more
Tri-county Center Expected to Speed DNA, Evidence Turnaround Time
January 28, 2026
The new 21,000-square-foot facility, located at 3765 Leeds Avenue in North Charleston, features state-of-the-art forensic biology laboratory space, executive offices, and secure evidence storage. read more
Researchers Identify Hotspots, Patterns Behind Deliberately Set Fires
January 28, 2026
Researchers applied criminological theory to forensic data analysis to help locate the next potential arson site. read more
Seized Skull Linked to Young Girl with Roots in Greece
January 26, 2026
In 1994, police in Seabrook, New Hampshire seized a human skull from a local business. The business owner claimed he had purchased the skull in New York, but investigators were unable to determine where it originated. read more
Remains Recovered in Hurricane Irma Aftermath Now Identified
January 26, 2026
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement assisted in the identification of human remains recovered in Monroe County in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in 2017. read more
Suspect Arrested for 1975 San Diego Cold Case Murder
January 26, 2026
Investigators with the Indiana State Police including the Cold Case Unit were contacted in 2024 by San Diego California Cold Case detectives and asked to assist with a 1975 murder case. read more
Genealogy Identifies 2021 Skeletal Remains from Unsolved Homicide
January 26, 2026
Police made a breakthrough in identifying unidentified remains from June 2021 using advanced forensic genetic genealogy. read more
DNA from Hair Leads to Suspect in 1980 Murder of 2-year-old and Aunt
January 26, 2026
DNA from hair recovered from a crime scene 45 years ago has finally provided answers in the chilling murders of a 23-year-old and her 2-year-old nephew. read more
When Voices Lie: Detecting AI-Generated Audio in a Courtroom
January 21, 2026
This case illustrates a pivotal moment in modern forensic science: when the ability to detect manipulation becomes as crucial as the ability to analyze speech itself. read more
Genealogy, Fingerprints on Coke Can Help ID Suspects in 1983 Murder
January 21, 2026
Additional evidence from the original investigation, including fingerprints recovered from a Coca-Cola can found at the scene, placed Charley Sneed at the crime scene. read more
DNA Doe Project Identifies John Doe Found in Maryland in 1981
January 21, 2026
On Aug.3, 1981, detectives with the U.S. Park Police recovered the remains of a young African-American man wrapped in a blanket alongside a Baltimore-Washington Parkway guardrail. read more
FBI Solves 1986 Colonial Parkway Murders
January 21, 2026
Critical breakthroughs were made possible by advances in forensic science and DNA analysis, which provided investigative opportunities unavailable at the time of the murders. read more
Othram Uses Genealogy to Identify Skull Recovered in 1991
January 21, 2026
After 35 years, a man whose partial remains were discovered in a wooded area by a dog in Antioch, Tennessee has been identified as Phillip Sydnor, born in 1950. read more
Texas DA Launches New Cold Case Task Force
January 21, 2026
Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells is rolling out a new initiative dedicated to addressing unsolved homicides and other serious violent crimes. read more
Webinar: How Biometric Technology Solved a 54-Year-Old Cold Case
January 20, 2026
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