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Partial Remains Found in 2024 Tied to Previously ID'ed Missing Person
February 11, 2026
These efforts ultimately led to the positive identification of the remains found in 2024 as belonging to Luke Micheal Butler, whose partial remains were previously identified in 2022. read more
Ongoing Pet Study Examines DNA Transfer Dynamics in Mock Dog Napping
February 11, 2026
New research confirms the potential for police forensic investigators to carefully consider the presence of pets at crime scenes as a credible new avenue for finding and investigating DNA leads to solve the case. read more
Mixture Matters: Practical Strategies for Interpreting Complex DNA Mixtures
February 10, 2026
Mixture interpretation begins at collection. Sampling strategy, substrate type, and environmental exposure all affect how contributors are represented in a profile. read more
CFSRE, Tennessee See Rise of Opioid 10x Stronger then Fentanyl
February 09, 2026
A new synthetic opioid that is 10x stronger than fentanyl has been identified in the fatal overdoes of 25 people in just the last few months. read more
Genealogy Identifies Skeletal Remains after 40 Years
February 09, 2026
Jeanette Marcotte was last seen in Saskatchewan in 1981 or 1982, three years before her remains were found in Florida. read more
Genealogy IDs Suspect in 1998 Cold Case, Victim in 2018 Case
February 09, 2026
Last week, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) identified the suspect involved in a 1998 murder, as well as the remains of a woman found on the side of the road in 2018. read more
CPD Seeks Public Assistance in Identifying Skeletal Remains
February 09, 2026
The Columbus Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying an unknown male whose remains were recovered in 2018, as the case remains an active and ongoing investigation. read more
Idaho State Police Forensic Services Earns Accreditation Renewal
February 09, 2026
Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has renewed its forensic testing accreditation through the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation. read more
Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Rising, But Better Access Needed
February 09, 2026
Methadone treatment for opioid use—which cuts the risk of death by overdose in half—among individuals insured by Medicaid-insured increased substantially after 2010. read more
Medical Examiner’s Office Launches Unidentified Persons Project
February 04, 2026
Hennepin County (Minnesota) has launched a new project to help identify some of the 150 unidentified persons cases in the Medical Examiner’s Office. read more
John Doe Identified After 45 Years
February 04, 2026
Despite a lengthy investigation that included releasing a composite sketch of what the man likely looked like when he was alive, he could not be identified and became known as Robeson County Doe. read more
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