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DNA Doe Project IDs Remains Found in Dumpster as Missing 14-year-old Girl
August 04, 2025
Unusually, the Jane Doe had some relatively close DNA matches, while it was also clear that she had ancestors from both Sweden and Canada. read more
Partial Human Remains Found in 2008 and 2011 Now Identified
August 04, 2025
Through DNA comparison, both sets of skeletal remains were found to belong to the same individual. Despite extensive investigative efforts, the decedent’s identity was unknown until now. read more
NIST Develops SRM to Aid Forensic Analysis of Firearms and Toolmarks
August 04, 2025
NIST developed an SRM that enables forensic laboratories to evaluate the accuracy of the instrument height measurements and establish traceability of measurement results. read more
FDLE Breaks Ground on New Operations Facility after Hurricane Ian Destruction
August 04, 2025
Three years ago, Hurricane Ian swept through Southwest Florida, leaving a trail of destruction in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties. The storm left structural damage to the Fort Myers Regional Operations Center. read more
Blood Card of Deceased Brother Helps ID 2015 John Doe
August 04, 2025
After 10 years, the remains of a man found near the Verde River in Yavapai County, Arizona has been identified as Michael Wayne Mest. read more
Genealogy Identifies Suspect in 1984 Murder and Sex Assault
July 30, 2025
A Tucson, Arizona man has been identified as the suspect in the 1984 Burney, California killing of one teenager and sexual assault of another. read more
Othram, DA Identify Skeletal Remains Found in 1992
July 30, 2025
On Nov. 28, 1992, skeletal remains were found partially buried in the marsh grass on Route 95 South in Newburyport. An autopsy was conducted, and although no cause of death was declared, the body was determined to be a teenage male. read more
Did Idaho's Coroner System Let a Man Get Away with Killing his Wife?
July 30, 2025
Clayton Strong was indicted in murder of the next woman he married. Both women’s families say Idaho’s flawed coroner system is partly to blame and needs reform. read more
Houston Reports Uptick in Opioid, Meth Use Among High School Students
July 30, 2025
Nationwide, the YRBS survey saw 10- and 12-year declines in the teen use of alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, opioids, inhalants, cocaine, methamphetamine and ecstasy. However, not all the trends were reflected at a more local level. read more
Artist Completes Facial Reconstruction at Comic-Con to Help ID Toddler
July 28, 2025
San Diego’s Comic Con brings over 100,000 people to the local convention center—and NCMEC is hoping one of them has information on a little boy known only as “John San Diego Doe 2004.” read more
Genealogy Gives Name Back to 1968 Indigenous Victim
July 28, 2025
By 1967, Martha lost contact with her family, who, concerned for her welfare, traveled to Chicago in a determined effort to find her. read more
Tempe Police Department Rolls Out 'Overhauled' Forensic Services Unit
July 28, 2025
After a two-year overhaul led by Police Chief Ken McCoy, the Tempe Police Department is proud to announce the official launch of its new and improved Forensic Services Unit, now staffed by four fully-trained and highly-educated Crime Scene Specialists. read more
Investigators Identify Body Found in 1994, Exhumed Last Fall
July 28, 2025
A previously unidentified body exhumed last fall from an unmarked grave in a North St. Louis County cemetery was identified as Benny Leo Olson from Illinois. read more
Lawyer: Tests to Detect Marijuana-impaired Driving Based on ‘Pseudoscience’
July 28, 2025
With marijuana now legal in many U.S. states, the need for reliable tests for marijuana impairment is more pressing than ever. read more
Senator Secures $6.5 M for Forensics, Law Enforcement
July 23, 2025
“While this Appropriations bill isn't perfect, it includes resources and investments I negotiated for New Mexico that will help our law enforcement officers solve and reduce violent crime, keep our communities safe, and save lives." read more
New Forensic Science Regulator Appointed for England, Wales
July 23, 2025
The regulator ensures that the highest standards in forensic science are met across the criminal justice system. read more
Study: Watermarks Offer No Defense against Deepfakes
July 23, 2025
Researchers create “UnMarker” tool that can remove any AI image watermark, highlighting continuing dangers of deepfakes. read more
New Genetic Forensics Method Helps Solve Complex Wildlife Crime Cases
July 23, 2025
The work demonstrates how combining advanced genetic tools with local databases can assist conservation authorities in solving even the most complex environmental crimes involving multiple species, both wild and domestic. read more
Othram Worked on DNA that Led to Kohberger in University of Idaho Murders
July 23, 2025
We now know that Othram scientists were the ones to develop the high-resolution SNP profile that helped lead investigators to Kohberger. read more
Serial Killer Suspect Dies 1 Day after Third Victim Identification
July 21, 2025
One day after genetic genealogy finally identified I-90 Jane Doe (1992), her alleged murderer— suspected serial killer Clark Perry Baldwin—died in prison from a heart attack. read more