A marriage announcement from 1960 recorded a couple marrying in Indiana, and the team’s research connected the Doe’s DNA to the families of both the husband and wife. read more

In South Africa, cause-of-death data is often inaccurate or incomplete, a challenge compounded by the underreporting of deaths. read more

This marks a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to modernize and expand its forensic science capabilities, better serving Arkansans. read more

A new study presents the most comprehensive review to date of the methods used by forensic investigators for the reconstruction of knife crimes. read more

Several months of genealogical analysis by nine genealogists would determine various connections to the unidentified man, including a couple from the mid-18th century that was living in Bristol, England. read more

Schappert was recently identified as a suspect in this case through blood and touch/trace DNA located on both Novak’s clothing and a hammer believed to have been used in the attack that were seized during the initial investigation in 1983. read more

ASTM International’s forensic sciences committee is developing a proposed standard that will help forensic analysts of seized drug evidence better evaluate which methodology to use when addressing detection/identification limitations within laboratories. read more

At the scene, the tablets were found to contain a nitazene, allowing authorities to put out a drug warning within 36 hours of the initial death—possibly saving others from a similar fate. read more

In August 1983, the skeletal remains of an unidentified person were found on a sand bar along the south bank of the Missouri River in Jackson County, Missouri by a fisherman. read more

Crucial training for determining someone's competency to stand trial was previously only available once every two years. A new program expands access for forensic mental health professionals. read more