Inspired by the real-life murder of actress Lana Clarkson, researchers employed physics-based modeling to better understand the analysis of blood backspatter in gunshot wounds. read more

On March 13, 1985, 29-year-old Watson was found murdered in the apartment he shared with his wife and three young children. read more

For the first time, scientists have succeeded in extracting and analyzing Neandertal chromosomal DNA preserved in cave sediments. read more

After 44 years, and thanks to data uploaded by a nephew and the efforts of so many groups working as team, Beth Doe was identified as 15-year-old Evelyn Colon. read more

While transgender and gender-diverse individuals have historically been disproportionately susceptible to violence and homicides, the recent rise in visibility of ongoing trans-focused violence has highlighted how the medical-legal community, in general and forensic anthropology, in particular, have largely neglected trans and gender-diverse people. read more

What pops into your head when you think of automation? Was increased throughput the only thing? The ability to process more samples at once is certainly a plus, but that’s not where the automation story even begins. read more

Creating a multi-agency Metro Safe Streets Task Force came after much negotiation and a guarantee for set boundaries on Portland officers’ participation. read more

The flightless kiwi is an iconic bird for New Zealanders, but all five species are threatened by habitat loss and introduced predators. read more

The longtime suspect in the 25-year-old disappearance of California college student Kristin Smart was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of murder and his father was booked in jail as an accessory to the crime. read more

On Aug. 15, 1978, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call to investigate human remains found by loggers in a remote wooded area near the Village of Warrens in Wisconsin. read more