Investigations and comparative DNA analysis by the Office over the last several months ruled out that the remains were those of any other person. read more

Forensic anthropologist Dr. Dennis Dirkmaat analyzed the remains in his lab at Mercyhurst University in 2016 and determined the bones were likely from a young woman between the ages of 13 and 20. read more

A southeastern Missouri city has agreed to an $8 million settlement in a lawsuit filed by a man who spent 17 years in prison for murder before the state Supreme Court overturned his conviction. read more

The ability to extinguish fearful memories in this way relies on the flexibility of your DNA, specifically Z-DNA, according to a new study. read more

Skeletal remains found more than a decade ago could belong to a missing Alabama man, authorities said. read more

A newly appointed investigative agency and prosecutor must untangle the criminal investigation, build a case and make up for lost time. read more

It’s a career FBI Jacksonville Field Photographer Jon Fletcher has enjoyed for nearly a decade, following an equally long career in photojournalism. read more

Cold cases are getting colder. Detectives are struggling to connect with victims through thick masks, and investigators accustomed to wearing plainclothes are digging out their dusty uniforms for patrol duty as the coronavirus pandemic rages. read more

A recent arrest made in a 30-year-old murder is an absolute “game-changer”—it is the first case using whole genome sequencing to separate mixtures. read more

The study provides the lowest estimate of the limit of sensitivity of dogs' noses and has implications for arson investigations. read more