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Remains Recovered in Hurricane Irma Aftermath Now Identified
January 26, 2026
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement assisted in the identification of human remains recovered in Monroe County in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma in 2017. read more
Suspect Arrested for 1975 San Diego Cold Case Murder
January 26, 2026
Investigators with the Indiana State Police including the Cold Case Unit were contacted in 2024 by San Diego California Cold Case detectives and asked to assist with a 1975 murder case. read more
Genealogy Identifies 2021 Skeletal Remains from Unsolved Homicide
January 26, 2026
Police made a breakthrough in identifying unidentified remains from June 2021 using advanced forensic genetic genealogy. read more
DNA from Hair Leads to Suspect in 1980 Murder of 2-year-old and Aunt
January 26, 2026
DNA from hair recovered from a crime scene 45 years ago has finally provided answers in the chilling murders of a 23-year-old and her 2-year-old nephew. read more
When Voices Lie: Detecting AI-Generated Audio in a Courtroom
January 21, 2026
This case illustrates a pivotal moment in modern forensic science: when the ability to detect manipulation becomes as crucial as the ability to analyze speech itself. read more
Genealogy, Fingerprints on Coke Can Help ID Suspects in 1983 Murder
January 21, 2026
Additional evidence from the original investigation, including fingerprints recovered from a Coca-Cola can found at the scene, placed Charley Sneed at the crime scene. read more
DNA Doe Project Identifies John Doe Found in Maryland in 1981
January 21, 2026
On Aug.3, 1981, detectives with the U.S. Park Police recovered the remains of a young African-American man wrapped in a blanket alongside a Baltimore-Washington Parkway guardrail. read more
FBI Solves 1986 Colonial Parkway Murders
January 21, 2026
Critical breakthroughs were made possible by advances in forensic science and DNA analysis, which provided investigative opportunities unavailable at the time of the murders. read more
Othram Uses Genealogy to Identify Skull Recovered in 1991
January 21, 2026
After 35 years, a man whose partial remains were discovered in a wooded area by a dog in Antioch, Tennessee has been identified as Phillip Sydnor, born in 1950. read more
Texas DA Launches New Cold Case Task Force
January 21, 2026
Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells is rolling out a new initiative dedicated to addressing unsolved homicides and other serious violent crimes. read more
Webinar: How Biometric Technology Solved a 54-Year-Old Cold Case
January 20, 2026
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Transfer DNA: An Updated, Unbiased Term for Touch/Trace DNA
January 14, 2026
In order to prevent any ongoing confusion or biases within the scientific and legal community, we propose the use of "Transfer DNA" to serve as an all-encompassing term for DNA that has transferred from one surface/person to another, and where the biological source and mechanism of deposition cannot be definitively attributed. read more
2006 John Doe Identified as Presumed-dead Oregon Mayor
January 14, 2026
Ed Asher was declared legally dead in 2006 after he was presumed to have drowned while crabbing in Tillamook Bay on Sept. 5, 2006. read more
Sheriff’s Office Releases Facial Reconstruction for Two Does
January 14, 2026
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying a female victim from an unsolved 1989 homicide, as well as a male John Doe. read more
Pre-med Illustration Students Gain Experience through Forensic Collaboration
January 14, 2026
The Life Sciences Pre-Medical Illustration program combines art and science, preparing students to create accurate visuals for medicine, research, forensic science, and similar fields. read more
Police-related Stress is Associated with Health Risk for Black Women
January 14, 2026
A new study finds that worrying about police brutality and harassment is associated with physical markers of cardiovascular health risk in Black women in the United States. read more
Police Officially Tie Yogurt Shop Killer to Another Murder
January 12, 2026
DNA analysis completed using evidence from the Kentucky victim’s post-mortem sexual assault kit confirmed what was expected—43-year-old Linda Rutledge was another victim of Brashers. read more
Genealogy IDs Suspect in 1997 Cold Case Murder of Elderly Woman
January 12, 2026
Officers located 84-year-old Alice Sharitz, who lived alone, lying on the living room floor. A wooden-handled knife was embedded in her chest, and she had visible abrasions on both knees. read more
Researchers Create 'Fantastic Four' Chemical Standards for Forensic Science
January 12, 2026
The “fantastic four” chemical standards focus on the four, hard biomaterials—nails, hair, bones and teeth—that provide a consistent and critical reference point for forensic anthropology and toxicology work. read more
Pre-screening Novel Psychoactive Substances to Speed Detection
January 12, 2026
Researchers at the CFSRE have been working to develop faster and more flexible methods to detect and identify NPS in biological and drug samples. read more