After 50 years, a murdered woman, whose remains were found in Naples, Florida in 1975, has been identified as Darlene Schab. read more

The Limited Consent for DNA Testing Program allows survivors of sexual assault to obtain a forensic medical exam and have evidence collected and tested for foreign DNA material, free of charge, even if a report has not been made to law enforcement. read more

Smith lived and worked in Toronto during the time of the murders. He was known to police and had a history of sexual assault. Investigators believe there may be additional victims and are asking anyone with information about Smith to contact police. read more

The 1995 capital murder case against Elwood Jones has officially been dismissed. The decision follows a months-long, comprehensive review of the evidence and court filings. read more

A fingerprint has been found in the tars used to build the oldest known wooden plank boat in Scandinavia, which provides a direct link to the seaborne raiders who used the boat over 2,000 years ago. read more

In cases of strangulation, visible traces such as strangulation marks on the neck fade after just a few days—even shorter for those with darker skin tones. This can make it so much harder for victims to present evidence of a crime. read more

“I don’t think the standards are too high, I think we’re not supporting the handlers in the way they need to be supported,” said DeGreeff, who believes improved allocation of resources would have important real-world impacts. read more

As the U.S. government turns its attention to drug cartels in Mexico, new research from the University of California, Davis, suggests that violent competition among criminal organizations increases the risks migrants face at the northern border. read more

Researchers have identified a technique that focuses on a maggot’s gene expression and metabolic changes to more accurately estimate how long someone has been dead. read more

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in collaboration with the Park County Sheriff’s Office and the Park County Coroner’s Office, is making a renewed and expanded appeal for public assistance in identifying a man whose remains were discovered last year. read more