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Vermont State Police, Othram Partner to Investigate Brianna Maitland's Disappearance
September 30, 2020
On the morning of March 20, 2004, the Vermont State Police received a report of an abandoned car on the property known as the “Old Dutchburn Barn” in the town of Montgomery, Vermont. read more
Trump Administration Did Not Enforce 15 Obama-Era Consent Decrees With Law Enforcement Agencies
September 30, 2020
District Judge James Robart was shocked. In a filing, he accused the federal government of reversing its position on “the old accountability system’s inadequacy” and doing so “for the sake of political expediency.” read more
Y Chromosomes of Neanderthals and Denisovans Deciphered
September 30, 2020
These Y chromosomes provide new insights into the kinship relationships and population histories of archaic and modern humans, including new evidence of ancient gene flow from very early modern humans to Neanderthals. read more
Hot Desert, Cold Cases: Nicole Aguilera
September 28, 2020
"They told me my mom was in the casket," Vanessa Marquez recalls. "I just remember crying and trying to like put my hand out." read more
FBI Awards UTEP Professor Grant to Study Interview Methods
September 28, 2020
The FBI recently awarded The University of Texas at El Paso’s Misty Duke, Ph.D., a grant to examine the effectiveness of two different methods to conduct investigative and intelligence interviews. read more
From Prison to America’s Got Talent: Archie Williams Fulfills Dream After 36 Years Wrongfully Imprisoned
September 28, 2020
Archie Williams spent 36 years wrongfully imprisoned for a rape and stabbing he didn’t commit. Last week, he received a standing ovation on the stage of a television show he used to watch in prison. read more
Anthropologist, Artist Create Facial Reconstructions to Aid RCMP Investigations
September 28, 2020
These days Mayne Correia works closely with Jean Nault, a profile artist with the RCMP’s behavioural science group, to come up with facial reconstructions of missing persons. read more
Study: Mobile Van Effective for Opioid Outreach Treatment Services
September 28, 2020
A novel mobile health program has proven to be an effective model for bringing opioid addiction treatment services directly to marginalized individuals, particularly the homeless. read more
About Thermo Fisher
September 28, 2020
Thermo Fisher Scientific is the world leader in serving science. When forensic results mean the difference between innocent or guilty, authorities depend on accurate analysis. Through our Applied Biosystems and Thermo Scientific brands, we offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and support. read more
Police, Orgs Recognize Scientists During Forensic Science Week
September 25, 2020
Forensic science is hard. The hours are grueling, the pressure is relentless, there’s too much casework and not enough hands. This week, Sept. 20 to 26, is the Eighth Annual National Forensic Science Week. read more
Oregon State Police Honor First Female Trooper, a Forensic Technician
September 25, 2020
Ruth E. Swinney was hired as a Trooper on March 5, 1951 and reluctantly retired as a Sergeant on April 12, 1972 with 21 years of service. Her ranks and designation as Technician did not do justice to her capabilities and responsibilities. Swinney was a chemist. read more
Renowned Forensic Anthropologist Talks Casework: 'Every Person We ID is a Big Case to Us'
September 25, 2020
“People ask us all the time what’s the biggest case we’ve handled,” Budowle said. “We answer, ‘All of them.’ Every person we’ve identified had a family, people who loved them. Every person we identify is a big case to us.” read more
Digital Detectives Vie with Tech-savvy Criminals in Crime Fiction
September 25, 2020
From computer hacking to weaponized drones, technology is on the rise in detective novels, Baylor University researcher says. read more
Age Restrictions for Handguns Make Little Difference in Homicides
September 25, 2020
The study compared homicide rates involving firearms in this age group between five states that increased the minimum age to buy or possess a firearm higher than the nationwide limits set by the 1994 federal law and the 32 states that did not. read more
Global Survey: Majority of People Unwilling to Share DNA, Trust is Low
September 23, 2020
The largest-ever international survey on genomics found that less than half of those surveyed would share their DNA for research and medical purposes, citing trust as a major factor in their decision read more
Denim Supplier Partners With Forensic Company for Cotton Traceability
September 23, 2020
Cone Denim is partnering with Oritain, the product and supply chain traceability specialist, to become the first denim mill to adopt the highest level of end-to-end traceability possible. read more
Fort Worth PD, Othram ID 1974 Murderer of Carla Walker
September 23, 2020
Full of life and with a bright future ahead, Carla Walker was just 17 when she was abducted from a Fort Worth parking lot and murdered in February of 1974. read more
Final Autopsy: Fort Hood Soldier’s Drowning was an Accident
September 23, 2020
The July drowning of a Fort Hood soldier at lake near the U.S. Army base in Central Texas was an accident, according to a final autopsy report. read more
A 48,000-Year-Old Tooth That Belonged to One of the Last Neanderthals
September 23, 2020
This small canine tooth belonged to a child between 11 and 12 that had lived in that area around 48,000 years ago. read more
Forensic Handwriting Specialist Turns Ancient Literacy Theory on its Head
September 21, 2020
The research of a forensic handwriting specialist with 27 years of experience in the Questioned Documents Laboratory of the Israel Police has turned a long-held ancient belief upside down. read more