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Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Launches Civil Rights Task Force
October 21, 2020
The top federal prosecutor for Massachusetts announced the launch of a new task force designed to help state and local law enforcement officials investigate and prosecute civil rights violations. read more
DNA Doe Project Gives Name to 1974 John Doe
October 21, 2020
On February 11, 1974, the Park County Sheriff's Office, Posse and Park County Coroner's Office hiked into a scene found by hikers. They recovered the male in a state of decomposition with no identification. read more
Purdue to Offer New Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity Courses
October 21, 2020
Purdue University is offering new cybersecurity short courses in social engineering and digital forensics as part of a growing suite of offerings through the Purdue Polytechnic Institute’s Cyber Education Network Training Resources (CENTR). read more
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October 20, 2020
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California Innocence Project Helps Clear Man after Wrong Single Eyewitness ID
October 19, 2020
The victim picked Harris out of a lineup after a police investigation. Harris always maintained his innocence and said he was home with his girlfriend at the time of the crime. read more
Belt Buckle Prompts Florida Sheriff to Reopen Cold Case
October 19, 2020
For 35 years, he was known as “John Doe.” But the hand-engraved initials on his belt buckle held a clue, even if his death and the man's identity stumped authorities in Escambia County for all these many years. read more
Forensic Science Major Recognized for Environmental Research
October 19, 2020
Michaela Sullivan created a research proposal to study microplastics that has been honored by the Society for Applied Spectroscopy, and she hopes her work will inform forensic investigators and inspire more research into how microplastics impact the environment. read more
Police Get DNA Match in 2010 Murder of Sherry Black
October 19, 2020
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
California State Grant Allows Sheriff's Office to Purchase LC-MS
October 19, 2020
The new equipment can detect illegal drugs, prescription drugs, and over-the-counter drugs commonly found in driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) and drug facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) cases. read more
DOJ Awards $192 Million for the Advancement of Forensic Science
October 16, 2020
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
Cleveland County Establishes Genealogical Unit to Focus on Cold Case Rapists
October 16, 2020
The GOLD Unit’s work will include genealogical testing of cold case sexual assaults and sexually motivated homicides. read more
Othram's Genetic Testing Platform Helps Solve One of Canada's Most Notorious Cases
October 16, 2020
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
Scott Peterson Murder Convictions Ordered Re-examined
October 16, 2020
The California Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a second look at Scott Peterson’s conviction for killing his pregnant wife and unborn son, less than two months after it overturned his death penalty. read more
Concerns About Violence Increase in California Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
October 16, 2020
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
Her Name was Emma: Delaware Police ID 3-Year-Old Victim a Year Later
October 14, 2020
More than a year after her remains were found on a softball field in Delaware, police have two persons of interest in custody regarding the death of 3-year-old Emma Cole—her mother, Kristie Haas, and stepfather Brandon Haas. read more
Florida Sheriff's Office Launches Cold Case Unit
October 14, 2020
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
Demineralization DNA Testing Technology Used on 1930 Remains
October 14, 2020
After partnering with Dr. Julie Schablitsky, the lab successfully utilized their bone testing method to extract DNA from the nails of a mummified, unidentified female from the 1930s. read more
Hot Desert, Cold Cases: Mark Papp
October 14, 2020
"This one stands out to me because this victim was doing nothing but trying to go home after work," the detective said. read more
Study: Black Police Officers Disproportionately Disciplined for Misconduct
October 14, 2020
An examination of racial differences in the disciplining of police officers in three of the largest U.S. cities consistently found that Black officers were more frequently disciplined for misconduct than White officers. read more
Second Search for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Victims to Begin Next Week
October 12, 2020
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