After 12 years, investigators in California have identified and arrested a suspect in a murder police are calling “heinous” and “especially disturbing.” read more

Project 31 began in the summer of 2022. It was named for the 31 open Toronto Police Service cases involving long-term unidentified deceased people for whom DNA material is readily available. read more

Domestic violence 911 calls often place first responders in the midst of crisis and confusion. The scene may involve conflicting stories, visible injuries, frightened children, and little clarity about what just happened. read more

This decades-old cold case was solved through significant advancements in DNA technology, combined with the relentless investigative efforts of detectives in the New Jersey State Police, the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Vernon Township Police Department. read more

Fewer than 25% of U.S. hospitals have any form of forensic nursing support, and in rural parts of the nation, certified forensic nurses– those trained to care for victims and properly collect evidence– are virtually nonexistent. read more

When DNA evidence walks into a courtroom, how far should it be allowed to speak? Four connected episodes examining interpretive responsibility-from identification versus activity, to number-of-contributor determination, to analytical integrity under pressure, to the expanding genome. Each episode builds on the last, forming a single conversation about the discipline courts are already demanding. read more

A first-of-its-kind initiative in San Antonio—and one of the few in Texas overall—San Antonio Chief of Police William McManus announced the launch of a new $1 million forensic genetic genealogy program to tackle cold cases. read more

On Feb. 18, 1980, motorists discovered the body of an unidentified female approximately 35 feet down a ravine off Highway 74, south of Cahuilla, in an unincorporated area near Palm Desert. read more

Through a new Forensic Nurse Enhancement project, the program is extending its mission to help patients with shelter, transportation, and other support needs after they leave the hospital. read more

The river was searched by boat, roadway, and with the assistance of a Coast Guard helicopter; however, Marrs’ body was never located. read more