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Skeleton Found on Coast Could be Shipwrecked Sailor from 1700s
December 02, 2022
The remains of a human skeleton that were discovered on a footpath on the north Cornish coast may have belonged to a shipwrecked sailor. read more
Cabanatuan Prison Camp: Using Modern DNA Tech in Highly Commingled WWII Cases
November 30, 2022
During initial processing, analysis, and identification—any subsequent attempts in the years to come—commingling of skeletal elements among individuals within the same common grave and between common graves likely occurred. read more
Genetic Genealogy Leads to Suspect in 1997 Rape of 9-Year-Old Boy
November 30, 2022
The DNA profile—unknown at the time—was indicted as “John Doe #147” to ensure that the statute of limitations did not expire. John Doe #147 was charged with one count of rape. read more
Forensic Science Major Follows in Footsteps of TV Hero
November 30, 2022
When experts talk about the “CSI Effect,” it almost always has a negative connotation. But, television shows and characters mean different things to different people. read more
New ‘Faraday Cage’ Research Facility to Help Combat Digital Crime
November 30, 2022
A bespoke digital forensics research facility has mirrored the same technology behind a Faraday Cage on a larger scale to research and develop new techniques to combat digital crime. read more
DNA Leads to Original Suspect, Arrest in 1998 Murder
November 30, 2022
The arrested suspect was one of several individuals detectives focused on through the years, and ultimately, the advancement of scientific DNA technology, including genetic genealogy, led to his arrest. read more
DNA From Rape Kit IDs 1 of 2 Suspects in 1972 Murder Case
November 28, 2022
DNA has identified a suspect in the unsolved 1972 Thanksgiving weekend murder of an Army veteran and rape of the woman he was with at the time. read more
Genetic Genealogy Leads to Arrest of Suspect in Two 1983 Murders
November 28, 2022
In 2007, DNA obtained at the crime scenes linked the cases and investigators determined the same man was responsible for both homicides. read more
Justice Department's $160 Million to Support Cold Cases, Missing Persons and More
November 28, 2022
The Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs announced almost $160 million in grant awards to support crime laboratories, fund forensics research, decrease DNA backlogs and help investigators locate missing persons and identify human remains. read more
University's Forensic Pathology Center Will Increase County's Autopsy Efficiency
November 28, 2022
Currently, all autopsies in Idaho are conducted in Boise, and the new center will help to expedite cases throughout the region. read more
Study: Still Too Early for AI in Criminal Justice
November 28, 2022
A new study says AI risk assessments, while not yet being used in Canadian courts, raise multiple red flags that the justice system needs to address. read more
Push Tech to the Front Lines To Solve Cases Faster
November 23, 2022
The Digital Intelligence equipment and training that can shorten the time to solve crimes is often not in the hands of the people who first show up at crime scenes. read more
Fingerprints Link Two Brothers to 1988 Rape
November 23, 2022
A fingerprint examiner identified fingerprints found in the victim’s vehicle to new arrest records on file. read more
Deceased Man Linked to 1978 Murder, Possibly More Victims
November 23, 2022
Family members were excluded as suspects in Thompson’s murder; however, test results indicated the suspect was a close family relative. read more
New Certificate in Forensic Investigation Combines Multiple Fields
November 23, 2022
A new certificate program at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is a great option for law enforcement professionals, those looking to enter the field or those in the medicolegal professions relating to both medicine and law. read more
Pennsylvania is First Transit Agency to Adopt Gun Detection Platform
November 23, 2022
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) announced that the Authority has selected ZeroEyes for a pilot program designed to reduce the likelihood of gun-related violence on train platforms. read more
Real-time NPS Report: Overwhelming Fentanyl Use, Fentanyl Analogs on the Rise
November 21, 2022
Fentanyl is overwhelmingly the most commonly detected opioid nationally, although geographical differences are present for opioids, poly-drug use and novel psychoactive substances (NPS). read more
Scientists are Using Tooth Isotopes to Bring Home Unidentified Soldiers
November 21, 2022
One of the keys to bringing home unidentified military remains, including POW/MIAs and the more than 81,500 soldiers unaccounted for in conflicts dating back to World War II, is using science to determine where home might be. read more
Embracing Tribal Culture to Build Research Partnerships
November 21, 2022
Previous research has been conducted on Tribal land without respecting the diverse and rich cultural beliefs that make American Indian and Alaska Native tribes unique. read more
Latest Search for Tulsa Race Massacre Victims Comes to End
November 21, 2022
Two sets of the 66 remains found in the past two years have been confirmed to have gunshot wounds, though none have been identified or confirmed to be victims of the massacre. read more