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Houston PD Releases Forensic Sketch Based on Skeletal Remains
September 29, 2021
Based on the skull, a sketch was completed by HPD forensic artist Lois Gibson and it is believed the victim was a 25 to 35 year old male, with a small to medium build, medium skin tone and dark hair. read more
DNA, Genealogy Link Two Cases, Confirm Name of Doe Found Near Reservoir
September 29, 2021
In researching drownings at the Palisades Reservoir, Deputies discovered a 1980 boating accident where two adult men and two children drowned. read more
University First to Offer 3D Course in Crime Scene Documentation
September 29, 2021
As a direct result of partnership with FARO, George Mason’s Forensic Science Program will soon become the first in the nation to offer a 3D course in crime scene documentation. read more
Smartphone Sensor Data has Potential to Detect Cannabis Intoxication
September 29, 2021
According to the study, a combination of time features (tracking the time of day and day of week) and smartphone sensor data had a 90 percent rate of accuracy. read more
The Search for a Microbial Death Clock
September 27, 2021
Criminal investigators use physiological changes and insect development to determine how long a body has been dead, but scientists are using the trillions of microbes involved in human decomposition to find more accurate postmortem intervals. read more
12 More Tribes to Participate in National Crime Information Program
September 27, 2021
The DoJ has selected an additional 12 tribes to participate in the expansion of the Tribal Access Program for National Crime Information, a program that provides tribal governments with means to access, enter and exchange data with national crime information systems. read more
Families of Fallen Australian Soldiers to Establish DNA Biobank
September 27, 2021
Families of targeted missing Australian service members will be invited to help establish a DNA Biobank to aid in identifying recovered remains. read more
Seized: 21 Kilos of Carfentanil Could Have Killed More than 50 M People
September 27, 2021
If mixed in with other drugs, the 21 kilos of carfentanil seized could have been enough to potentially kill more than 50 million people. read more
Grant Funds Maine's Commitment to Train SANE Nurses for 3 More Years
September 27, 2021
The University of New England’s three-year grant to educate and train nurses to become Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) has been renewed for another three years. read more
Missouri Police Clear Sexual Assault Kit Backlog
September 24, 2021
The Springfield Police Department announced they have completely cleared out their backlog, leaving zero untested sexual assault kits in their inventory. read more
Ancient DNA Sheds Light on Political Strife in Spain
September 24, 2021
A research team has published the genome sequence of a unique individual from Islamic medieval Spain; the results of which have shed light on a brutal event that took place. read more
Team IDs 1977 Remains as Possible Victim of Serial Killer Samuel Little
September 24, 2021
Although he is now deceased, Samuel Little is considered a prime suspect in the death of Clara Birdlong. read more
Study Casts Doubt on Electronic Ankle Monitors as Alternative to Incarceration
September 24, 2021
The use of GPS-equipped ankle monitors is increasingly viewed as a more humane alternative to incarceration, yet a new report finds they cause many of the same harms associated with traditional incarceration. read more
Anthropologists Propose ‘Clearer’ Professional, Diversity Guidelines for AAFS
September 24, 2021
An update by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) to its vision and mission statement has spurred a broader conversation about language, inclusivity and room for growth. read more
Maryland Chooses Experts for Post-Floyd OCME Audit
September 22, 2021
After testifying in the murder trial of George Floyd, Maryland has assembled a team to review in-custody death determinations made by medical examiner David Fowler. read more
ISP Reaccreditation Includes Breath Alcohol Instrumentation, THC Quantitation
September 22, 2021
All three of the forensic service laboratories of the Idaho State Police were recently reaccredited for another 4-year cycle by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). read more
Scientists Develop Antidote for Nerve Agent Poisoning
September 22, 2021
After the most promising compounds were identified using a parallel effort involving computational modeling and medicinal chemistry, the best candidates were evaluated in several biochemical assays. read more
DNA, Genealogy IDs Suspect in 1977 Murder
September 22, 2021
A male DNA profile was developed from a cigarette butt and semen stain on a blanket, which were at the crime scene. read more
Louisiana State Police Partner With University to Train Hundreds of Cybersecurity Professionals
September 22, 2021
The initiative, called FIREStarter, will engage both traditional and non-traditional students through the establishment of a cyber range—a new Forensic and Incident Response Environment, or “FIRE” in FIREStarter. read more
FBI to Run Multi-lab Study on Rapid DNA Enhancements
September 20, 2021
While states are still building the infrastructure needed to use these systems, the FBI and other stakeholders are already paving a path for Rapid DNA at the crime scene and for use in CODIS. read more