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Detectives Seek Tips in 2006 Double Homicide of Mother, Daughter
July 16, 2025
Mary Cooper, 56, was hiking on Pinnacle Lake Trail with her daughter, Susanna Stodden, 27. Their bodies were discovered along the trail, both having suffered fatal gunshot wounds. read more
University's Program Closer to Achieving Gold Standard in Accreditation
July 16, 2025
When the master’s program was approved in late May, Iancu said students already were waiting in the wings. Eight applications are now in review, and the first cohort of graduate students is expected to start classes in the fall. read more
Managing Environmental Hazards Amid the Opioid Crisis
July 16, 2025
Beyond drug enforcement, first responders need to adapt to today’s natural disasters and emergency situations that require faster action due to the hazards associated with more synthetic materials. read more
Researchers Sequence Whole Genome of Ancient Egyptian for the First Time
July 14, 2025
This possibility exceptionally skilled man is the oldest Egyptian to have his genome sequenced to date. He lived around 4,500 to 4,800 years ago—the age of the first pyramids. read more
DNA Analysis Leads to Arrest in 2009 Death of Newborn
July 14, 2025
The newborn lovingly named Matea Esperanza by UCPD officers—a name meaning "Gift from God" in Hebrew and "Hope" in Spanish—was discovered by a man searching for recyclables. read more
Nurse Not Heard from Since 1973 Now Identified
July 14, 2025
On April 16, 1974, the body of an unidentified woman was discovered in a wooded area off Route 124 in Marlborough, New Hampshire. Forensic analysis indicated she had died in late fall 1973. read more
2 Men in Prison Since 1994 Exonerated after DNA Testing
July 14, 2025
A Manhattan judge vacated the convictions of Brian Boles and Charles Collins for a 1994 murder after DNA testing on fingernail evidence from the victim excluded the men as the source and pointed to another individual as the perpetrator. read more
Florida Lab Named Among Top 14 in the Nation
July 14, 2025
ASCLD named the County’s forensic lab among the top 14 in the nation with efficient service that speeds up court cases and supports criminal convictions and exonerations. read more
Report Offers Recommendations in Wake of CBI DNA Scandal
July 09, 2025
In the wake of the Missy Woods scandal, an independent assessment of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s Forensic Services section has found past deficiencies that included inadequate accountability, poor internal culture, a focus on productivity and gaps in crisis response. read more
Gunshot Victim Identified after 36 Years
July 09, 2025
The remains had been unidentified since they were discovered on April 20, 1989. An autopsy performed at the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory determined the victim had been shot. read more
Othram Identifies Man Lost at Sea in 1997
July 09, 2025
Hulliger was 36-years-old when he was lost at sea with a friend while fishing in Monterey Bay on January 14, 1997. His friend and boatmate, Greg Mitchell, has never been found. read more
Ukraine: DNA and Dignity for the Deceased
July 09, 2025
After the escalation of armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, forensic facilities seeking to manage the deceased with dignity were nearly overwhelmed. read more
University Gets $10 M to Expand Forensic Institute
July 09, 2025
The UCO FSI, which opened in 2009, trains students for careers in local, state, tribal and federal law enforcement. read more
Woman Murdered in 1980s Double Homicide Now Identified
July 07, 2025
The two victims were murdered by James Shaffer, who confessed to the killings after they were discovered in shallow graves within the dirt floor of the basement years later. read more
First UK Citizen IDed Using Investigative Genetic Genealogy
July 07, 2025
This is the first UK citizen to be identified with investigative genetic genealogy, thanks to U.S. college team. read more
Genealogy Identifies Woman Murdered in 1990
July 07, 2025
The initial investigation concluded the decedent was there for around a week prior to being found. Hundreds of manhours were spent and numerous leads were exhausted, but the case went unsolved. read more
University Leading Effort to Bring NGS to NY State Courts
July 07, 2025
Because the legal system is slow to adopt new technologies until accepted in court, this landmark proceeding opened the door for the broader application of this innovative technology, which now promises to transform the future of forensic science. read more
These Veterans are at a Higher Risk of Dying from Opioid Overdose
July 07, 2025
By uncovering differences in opioid overdose death by sex and race/ethnicity, clinicians can shape more personalized and effective care that saves lives and promotes long-term recovery. read more
The Beauty of Data Synchronization: Phones, Computers and the Cloud
July 07, 2025
We live in a mobile world and when conducting forensic investigations on a computer, properly analyzing applications can be a blind spot for many. read more
Opinion: Who’s Afraid of Madeleine McCann?
June 30, 2025
British Forensic Science Service scientists found DNA on the items. Their laboratory generated DNA data files. But they couldn't interpret their DNA mixture data. “Inconclusive,” they said. read more