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Genealogy Identifies 1988 Homicide Victim After Multiple Previous Attempts
March 05, 2025
On April 21, 1988, a tree removal crew, while working in a secluded area of Quincy, located what appeared to be a bone sticking out of the ground. read more
DNA Doe Project Identifies Burned Body of Woman Found in 1997
March 05, 2025
Nearly 30 years after the charred body of a woman was found in an abandoned vehicle in Phoenix, the DNA Doe Project has identified her as Monique S. Boggs. read more
AG Holds Tours of Crime Lab Amid Proposed Investment in State Budget
March 05, 2025
As Attorney General Josh Kaul advocates for a substantial investment in the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories in the 2025-2027 state budget, he hosted the first of three tours for legislators at the WSCL. read more
Othram's Project 525 Reunites Kidnapped Child with Father
March 05, 2025
In October 1999, 23-month-old Andrea Michelle Reyes was abducted by Rosa Tenorio, Andrea’s non-custodial parent. read more
Governor's Proposed Budget Includes Hiring 100 New Troopers, Raises for Current Police
March 05, 2025
Alongside proposed pay increases, the outlined budget allocates more funding for victim support services and enhances collaboration and investigative resources for local, state, federal and tribal agencies, and continues funding for hiring and training new troopers. read more
Buried as Jane Doe in 1998, Genealogy Restores Woman’s Name
March 03, 2025
A “one last look” review of a cold case has now revealed the name of a 1998 Jane Doe, giving her son answers he has been searching for for 25 years. read more
Man Arrested on Unrelated Warrant Confesses to 1997 Murder
March 03, 2025
The suspect, now living in Tampa, was arrested on an unrelated warrant out of Illinois in February of 2025. Following that arrest, our Cold Case investigators interviewed Brandon Gliha, 47, who confessed to Edenfield's murder. read more
Forensic Chemist Receives DOJ Support for Gunshot Residue Detection Tool
March 03, 2025
Igor Lednev's research is now one step closer to helping law enforcement through a $556,572 grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice. read more
UNODC Strengthens Investigation Capacity of Crimes Involving Synthetic Drugs
March 03, 2025
Unlike conventional crime scenes, those involving synthetic drugs may be contaminated with toxic chemicals, hazardous materials or security threats. read more
Study: Americans Willing to Pay Nearly $100 Billion to Reduce Gun Violence
March 03, 2025
A new study finds that Americans are willing to pay nearly $100 billion for policies that reduce gun violence by 20%, underscoring the widespread desire for stronger intervention. read more
Team Finds Evidence of Cannibalism 18,000 Years Ago
March 03, 2025
Signs of human remains from the Maszycka Cave in southern Poland being manipulated indicate systematic dissection of the deceased, as well as cannibalism. read more
Universities Investing in More Degrees to Keep Up with Growing Forensics Industry
February 26, 2025
The industry is experiencing a simultaneous expansion of forensic courses and degrees across colleges and universities nationwide. read more
Cold Case Unit Identifies Deceased Offender in 1984 Homicide
February 26, 2025
Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Cold Case Unit have identified a deceased offender in a 40-year-old homicide cold case investigation. read more
Othram Announces Project 525 to Identify Missing and Murdered Children
February 26, 2025
Othram is proud to announce the launch of a new project focused on the identification of 525 unidentified children. The project name and initial scope commemorates National Missing Children's Day, held each year on May 25. read more
CBI Launches Public Dashboard to Track Progress on Sexual Assault Kit Backlog
February 26, 2025
The sexual assault case backlog, currently at approximately 1,400 cases, has been significantly impacted by the demands of the Yvonne “Missy” Woods internal investigation. read more
Study is Largest-ever Examination of Brady Violations
February 26, 2025
In 1963, the U.S. Supreme Court held in the case Brady v. Maryland that prosecutors must turn over any evidence favorable to a criminal defendant prior to trial. This rule is routinely violated, including in many high-profile cases. read more
AI Tool Could Enhance Forensic Investigations of Traumatic Brain Injuries
February 26, 2025
In forensic investigations, determining whether an impact could have caused a reported injury is crucial for legal proceedings, yet there is currently no standardized, quantifiable approach to do this. read more
Colorado Bill Would Require Reporting of Misconduct at CBI
February 24, 2025
Colorado lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill last week that aims to strengthen the rules for reporting and investigating misconduct at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) crime laboratory in the wake of the Yvonne “Missy” Woods scandal. read more
Advanced DNA Techniques ID Suspect in 1990 Park Murder
February 24, 2025
Evidence collected from Jon Lipari, who died by suicide in Oregon in November 2024, was linked to the victim Maria Weidhofer. read more
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Police and Othram Team to ID Missing Jane Doe
February 24, 2025
For months after her disappearance, investigators with the Rapid City Police Department collaborated with various tribal and private entities to generate leads about her whereabouts. read more