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Researchers Detonate 26 Explosives to Evaluate Identification Using Shed Skin Cells
February 17, 2021
Following a terrorist bombing, can the bomb maker be identified by skin proteins left on the bomb components they handled? read more
Study: Justice System Breakdowns Harm Rape Cases
February 16, 2021
“Our research is powerful evidence showing why serial rapists target vulnerable people who are failed by known flaws and weaknesses in the system. This breakdown in the justice system reflects how we, as a society, have treated and failed raped victims.” read more
Othram, Identifinders International to Help ID Baby Doe Found in University Dumpster
February 16, 2021
In 2005, a female infant was found by a university dumpster and to date, she has never been identified. Advanced DNA testing might be the only way to generate more in the case. read more
Calgary Police Solve 13-year-old Murder
February 16, 2021
Advances in forensic science have led to the identification and arrest of a suspect in the 2007 murder of Tara-Anne Landgraf. read more
FBI Approves ANDE's Rapid DNA Booking Management Solution
February 16, 2021
ANDE received approval from the FBI for its technology to be deployed in booking stations to support processing of DNA samples from qualifying arrestees and the automatic upload and searching of these DNA IDs against the National DNA Index System (NDIS). read more
23andMe to Go Public Through Merger With Virgin Group's Acquisition Firm
February 16, 2021
On Feb. 4, 2021, VG Acquisition Corp. entered into a definitive agreement to combine with 23andMe through a combination of stock and cash financing. The business combination values 23andMe at an enterprise value of approximately $3.5 billion. read more
Parabon, Colorado Police Solve 2001 Kidnapping, Assault
February 12, 2021
The then 7-year-old victim and her 8-year-old brother were walking to school when a male who was waiting near an alley got out and forced the victim into his car. read more
Death by Suicide? Drug Overdoses Muddy Waters for Investigators
February 12, 2021
Suicides by drug overdose, spurred primarily by the opioid epidemic in the remainder of the country, are less obvious to investigators. read more
Collecting Data from Encrypted Phones
February 12, 2021
When lawful or consent-based access has been secured, if you’re confronted with devices using file-based encryption and you really need that data, there are workflows that allow your encrypted-device experts to take their best swing accessing the device. read more
Othram, Montgomery County Forensics ID Body Found in Texas Reservoir in 2016
February 12, 2021
Working from distant genetic matches (beyond second cousin) and through Mennonite and French Canadian familial records, Othram’s internal research team produced a new lead for investigators. read more
Secret Service Names Georgia Investigator Top Forensic Examiner
February 12, 2021
The National Computer Forensic Institute named Hall County Sheriff’s Office investigator Brett Roach a Top Forensic Examiner for his work in the year 2020. NCFI serves as the training center for the U.S. Secret Service. read more
UK Police Agency Seizes 48 Devices in Day of Action Targeting Sex Offenders
February 10, 2021
The sex offender management teams seized 48 devices on Monday and Tuesday from a number of registered sex offenders and carried out close forensic and manual examinations to check for anything that may indicate a relapse in their offending behavior. read more
Colorado Investigators Release Facial Reconstruction of 2002 John Doe Homicide Victim
February 10, 2021
Law enforcement officials have released new facial reconstruction images of a man only known as John Doe, whose body was discovered off Colorado State Highway 114 in Saguache County nearly 19 years ago, in hopes of identifying the man. read more
Lecture Series Looks at Problem of Truth in the Age of Deepfakes
February 10, 2021
Fakery certainly isn’t a new concept, but in the past few years, the phenomenon of the deepfake has taken the practice of disinformation to a whole new—and often scary—level. read more
Australian Police Debut Familial DNA Collection Pilot Program
February 10, 2021
This week, the New South Wales Police Force launched a DNA collection pilot program in the hopes of finding answers to the 769 long-term missing persons cases plaguing the region. According to the agency, NSW has approximately 330 unidentified bodies or human remains cases. read more
Facial Reconstruction Breaths New Life into ID Efforts of Remaining Victim of Suspected Killer Wayne Nance
February 10, 2021
Othram worked with famed forensic artist Lois Gibson to create an updated forensic facial reconstruction of what Christy Crystal Creek Doe, the sole remaining unidentified Jane Doe victim of suspected serial killer Wayne Nance, may have looked like. read more
Kansas Bill Would Require All Sexual Assault Kits to be Submitted for Testing
February 08, 2021
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has taken their commitment to testing to the next level, introducing legislation that will require Kansas law enforcement agencies submit all sexual assault kits for forensic analysis. read more
DDP Identifies Remains of Young Woman Missing Since 2016
February 08, 2021
In May 2019, LSP contacted the DNA Doe Project to request assistance. After numerous attempts to obtain usable DNA, DDP commenced genetic genealogy research in November 2020 to find the identity of Evangeline Parish Jane Doe. read more
Chief Forensic Pathologist Named 2020 Fresno County Sheriff's Office Employee of the Year
February 08, 2021
Gopal performed approximately 350 autopsies and 500 external exams. Due to his age and pre-existing medical conditions, Gopal says working through the COVID pandemic has been quite an experience. read more
Lansing, Michigan Police Looking to Form Cold Case Unit
February 08, 2021
Plans to partner with the Detroit Crime Commission could help police in Lansing solve decades-old murder cases. read more