Sherry Black may have been the mother-in-law of one of the richest men in Utah, but she spent a majority of her time at her independent bookstore. It was there, on Nov. 30, 2010, where the 64-year-old Black was found stabbed to death. read more

This week, the Department of Justice awarded a total of $192 million to U.S. states to advance forensic science. The funding package breaks down to 13 specific grants, with an obvious focus on increasing DNA analysis throughout the nation. read more

In October of 1984, 9-year-old Christine Jessop got off her school bus in the small town of Queensville, Ontario, as she did every day. She dropped her school bag off at home, and walked to meet a friend at the park. Christine never made it. read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has been linked to an estimated 110,000 firearm purchases in California and increases in individuals' worries about violence. read more

With the advances in science and technology, Sheriff Rick Staly’s vision was to create a full-time unit in an effort to provide dedicated and focused attention to these old and unsolved cases. read more

"This one stands out to me because this victim was doing nothing but trying to go home after work," the detective said. read more

Forensic anthropologists will commence a second search for the remains of victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre on Monday, Oct. 19, after a previous attempt to recover remains was unsuccessful this past summer. read more

President Donald Trump on Saturday signed a bill named for a Fargo murder victim to address cases of missing and murdered Native Americans. read more

A new study applying a data science methodology of state-by-state data to infer causal relationships finds that the decision to purchase a gun is driven by a concern about stricter regulations on gun purchase and ownership—more than by a desire to protect oneself after a mass shooting. read more

It was August 28, 2010. A 14-year-old Federico Aguilar—Freddy to his family and friends—had spent the night at a friend's house near 47th Street and Roeser Road when two suspects entered the home and started shooting. read more