New England Institute of Technology officially opened its new Criminal Justice training facility Tuesday, unveiling more than 4,000 square feet of dedicated learning space designed to give students hands-on experience in real-world public safety environments. read more

Advances in familial DNA technology that were utilized to reevaluate old profiles yielded a person of interest this summer. An abandonment sample taken from the defendant confirmed that his DNA matched the DNA from the 1995 rape kit. read more

The retiree, who used a cane, was returning from Easter shopping at approximately 7 p.m. on Good Friday when a man grabbed her and dragged her to a secluded stairwell. read more

The American Academy of Forensic Sciences is hosting its 79th Annual Scientific Conference in Orlando, Florida. Thousands of professionals from around the globe come together once a year to learn about what's new in the industry, share their research and findings, and network with each other in a collective effort to advance forensic science and strengthen the justice system. read more

Eighteen of those deaths were in Tennessee. Seventeen of those victims were recovered in the aftermath of the storm—everyone except Nancy Tucker. read more

Forty-two years ago, on September 14, 1984, a young Black woman was murdered during a domestic violence incident on Eppirt Street in 6, East Orange, New Jersey. read more

West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey announced $582,174 in federal grant funding for the West Virginia State Police to expand DNA testing capacity, reduce processing times, and help law enforcement solve crimes. read more

Investigators obtained warrants against Jamal Toliaferro tied to three previously unsolved cases, after he was detained as a suspect in a July 2026 homicide. read more

The University of Rhode Island’s Forensic Science Partnership lecture series is once again back on the crime beat. read more