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Students ID Missing Person in First Cold Case Solve with NJ State Police
March 31, 2025
The identity of a woman has been confirmed after she went missing a decade ago, thanks in part to students in the Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) Center who analyzed the genotype profile created from human remains. read more
Remains Found in 1995 in California Identified as Missing New York Teen
March 31, 2025
Laura O’Malley was reported missing in New York in August of 1975, and her family had not seen or heard from her since. It is not known when, or under what circumstances, O’Malley arrived in California. read more
Remains Found Behind Vacant Home Now Identified as Young Woman
March 31, 2025
The skeletal remains, including a skull and bones, were found by an AT&T worker behind a vacant home in the 14200 block of Camden on the east side of Detroit. read more
Detectives Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Serial Sex Offender
March 31, 2025
Between November 1996 and August 2003, an unidentified male targeted women in Prince George’s County and Washington, DC by offering them a ride under false pretenses. read more
Infographic: Cold Case Rapes, Murders and Missing Persons
March 27, 2025
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Fingerprints as a New Way to Detect Drug Use
March 26, 2025
Collecting urine samples, blood or hair are currently the most common ways to detect drug use, but Arizona State University researcher Min Jang may have discovered something better—fingerprints. read more
Suspect Arrested After Genealogy Identifies 2023 John Doe
March 26, 2025
Throughout the course of the investigation into Yearby’s disappearance, it was believed that Yearby may have been murdered. read more
Remains Found 39-years-ago Identified
March 26, 2025
GBI and FBI Special Agents have identified remains found in August 1986 as those of homicide victim David Clary. Agents used genetic technology to identify the remains. read more
New Spidernet Toll can Tackle 'Untraceable' Digital Crime
March 26, 2025
Experts in computing and criminology have developed a tool that can track down perpetrators of online crime who believe they're untraceable. read more
University Launches One of Canada's First Forensic Anthropology Degrees
March 26, 2025
New Honours Science program combines strengths in Forensic Science and Anthropology to prepare students for careers in crime, justice and humanitarian work. read more
Second of Two Roommates Identified from Remains
March 26, 2025
DNA analysis and a familial reference sample has confirmed the second set of remains found in August 2024 alongside just-identified Ira Briscoe are in fact Limon Little, Briscoe’s missing roommate. read more
Remains Identified as 1 of 2 Roommates Missing Since 2020
March 24, 2025
Familial reference standards have confirmed that remains found in August 2024 in Howell County are those of Ira Briscoe, a 25-year-old man who went missing in December 2020 under suspicious circumstances. read more
DNA Doe Project Finds 2001 John Doe's Name in 24 Hours
March 24, 2025
Human remains found near an oil well in a remote field near Canton in 2001 have now been identified as Anthony Bernard Gulley, a young man authorities believe was murdered in 1994. read more
In a First, AFDIL Uses SNP Capture Tech to ID Missing WWII Aviator
March 24, 2025
In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists at the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency have successfully identified a missing U.S. service member with the aid of an advanced DNA capture method. read more
University Unveils VR App for Training
March 24, 2025
NJIT faculty and students presented on advances shaping the world of forensics, from research that could improve how forensic scientists estimate a person’s age at death, to technology demos of CSIxR. read more
University Hosts Weeklong Forensic Experience
March 24, 2025
Behind Crime Scene Investigations is a weeklong forensic science experience offering sessions on everything from uncovering hidden clues to understanding the psychological behavior of criminal activities. read more
Cold Case Rapes, Murders and Missing Persons
March 21, 2025
Download now to learn key statistics in cold case rapes and murders and missing persons cases. read more
DNA Doe Project Resolves Case of Historic Human Remains in Ohio
March 19, 2025
In a surprising twist, DNA Doe Project researchers were able to determine that the jawbone belonged to one of a group of brothers, all of whom were born over 150 years ago. read more
Data Preservation on Mobile Devices: The Quicker, The Better
March 19, 2025
Recent updates to mobile phone technology have changed the current playing field in terms of ensuring the most complete technology. read more
Genetic Genealogy Identifies Suspect in 1979 Murder
March 19, 2025
The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Cold Case Unit identified and charged a man for an unsolved murder that occurred more than 45 years ago. read more