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University Forensic Lab to Assist in Crisis of Missing American Indian Women
March 18, 2020
Two universities formalized a collaboration that will use forensics, genetics and education to help find answers to the more than 500 cases of Native American women and girls who have vanished or have been killed in 71 cities. read more
Anonymous No More: Genetics, Genealogy Identify the Dead in Unmarked Graves
March 18, 2020
A method developed by a team of geneticists, archaeologists and demographers may make it possible to identify thousands of individuals whose remains lie in unmarked graves. read more
Nation’s First Automated Rapid DNA Collection
March 18, 2020
Rapid DNA allows law enforcement agencies to quickly search against unsolved crimes across the nation while an arrestee is in custody during the booking process. read more
Science Debunks Cultural Medicine Myth: Pangolin Scales are Useless
March 17, 2020
Whether spread because of a bad journal article, ancient cultural traditions or simply rumor, scientists have a responsibility to relay correct, impartial data whenever possible. read more
Remains Found in Delaware Woods Identified as Missing Man
March 17, 2020
Delaware's Division of Forensic Science has identified skeletal remains found in a wooded area this month as a man who went missing in September. read more
Mississippi State Crime Lab Backlog More Than Doubles Since 2017
March 16, 2020
Mississippi currently has three on-staff forensic pathologists and four on contract that help intermittently throughout the year to handle autopsies and complete reports. read more
New Water Cannon Technology a Breakthrough for Bomb Squads
March 16, 2020
ReVJeT breaks apart IEDs by targeting a stream of high-velocity liquid, such as water. It does not detonate the device, but rather disarms it from a distance. read more
DNA Evidence Sets Man Free After 29 Years on Death Row
March 16, 2020
After he pled no contest to second degree murder, the Court ordered Hildwin released with time served. He spent nearly 30 years on Florida’s death row for a murder he always maintained he did not commit. read more
Wisconsin, Louisiana Forensic Labs Now Using STRmix
March 16, 2020
The addition of crime labs in Wisconsin and Louisiana brings to 53 the number of forensic laboratories in the United States now using STRmix to resolve DNA profiles in criminal investigations. read more
DPAA Scientist Recognized for Isotope Research to ID Missing Military
March 13, 2020
Berg earned this year’s award for his research in intraperson variation in isotopic values, which is directly linked with the establishment of the first DoD ANAB-accredited isotope laboratory. read more
Mobile Forensic Lab Brings New Dimension to Outdoor Crime Scenes
March 13, 2020
The stocked van was designed by and purpose-built from the ground up for forensic scientists in a project that took more than two years to complete. read more
Survey: Public Wants More Compensation, Security for Their Genomic Data
March 12, 2020
A recent survey finds that once people are aware of issues surrounding the use and security of genetic information, people become more concerned. read more
Next-gen 911 Services are Highly Vulnerable to Cyberattacks
March 12, 2020
The next-generation of 911 systems that now accommodate text, images and video still have severe issues and vulnerabilities. read more
Study: Layoffs Lead to Higher Rates of Violent Offenses, Property Crimes
March 12, 2020
The study is one of the first to establish a causal link between individual job loss and subsequent criminal activity. read more
Solved: 23-year-old 'Baby Hope' Cold Case
March 11, 2020
Sheriff's Detectives solve the 1996 cold case homicide involving infant girl whose body was found in the Arkansas River. read more
Opioid Trial Postponed Due to Virus Outbreak
March 11, 2020
The next trial scheduled over the drug industry's liability in the opioid crisis has been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak. read more
Florida House Passes Forensic Reform Bill for Felons
March 11, 2020
On Tuesday, the Florida House unanimously advanced to Senate a bill featuring forensic analysis reforms that gives convicted felons more post-conviction options. read more
Map Helps People in Crisis Locate Temporary Firearm Storage Facilities
March 10, 2020
A new interactive map is now available to help people in crisis find temporary firearm storage facilities in their community. read more
Some Arizona Police Agencies Getting Hybrid Patrol Vehicles
March 10, 2020
Some Arizona police departments are starting to buy hybrid patrol vehicles, with a Flagstaff official saying the recent purchase of five all-wheel-drive hybrids puts the city on a course to save money on fuel while helping the environment. read more
Forensic Analysis of 3D-printed Firearms: Beyond Traditional Traceology
March 10, 2020
Forensic scientists and crime science investigators need to recognize that the traditional traceology approach must be adapted when investigating a scene where a 3D-printed firearm is suspected. read more