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University Opens State-of-the-Art Forensic Lab
February 10, 2025
USC Salkehatchie celebrated the opening of a new forensic science lab at its Allendale campus, marking a significant advancement in criminal justice education in the Lowcountry. read more
Interesting Read: Article Says FBI Urged AAFS to Cancel Presentation
February 10, 2025
Based on documents the media outlet obtained, The Intercept has published an article that says an FBI official urged AAFS to cancel a conference presentation titled “Taking on the FBI.” read more
2025 Forensic Suppliers Guide & Industry Resource
February 07, 2025
The 2025 Forensic Suppliers Guide & Industry Resource makes it easy to locate information on products and technologies used across the forensic and law enforcement industries. Download your free copy today. read more
Corpses and Corpse Flowers: The Scent of Decomposition
February 05, 2025
Over the years, Thurn’s research has focused on the chemical profile of human remains, and how this profile changes. The aim is to develop technology that can help locate victims of mass disasters. read more
Rapid DNA Evidence Coming to CODIS
February 05, 2025
The FBI has approved changes to the Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic Laboratories to allow DNA evidence profiles generated by Rapid DNA analysis to be searched against CODIS. read more
Genealogy Identifies Skeletal Remains Found in 1997
February 05, 2025
A reference DNA sample was collected from a possible relative and compared to the DNA profile of the unknown woman using KinSNP rapid relationship testing. read more
University's New Digital Forensics Lab will Offer Data Recovery Services
February 05, 2025
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point opened its new Digital Forensics and Recovery Analysis Lab to provide students with hands-on experience and the opportunity to work on real-world cases. read more
FBI, CISA, and UK NCSC Release Guidance on Digital Forensics
February 05, 2025
New guidelines encourage device manufacturers to include and enable standard logging and forensic features that are robust and secure by default. read more
Sociological Research Reveals How Immigrants Can Reduce Crime
February 05, 2025
Research demonstrates that cities with higher immigrant populations tend to have lower crime rates. This is because immigrants create strong social networks and community cohesion, diminishing the likelihood of crime. read more
CODIS Hit Leads to Arrest in 2005 Cold Case Murder
February 03, 2025
Investigators in Salt Lake County (Utah) have arrested a suspect in the 2005 cold case murder of Jason Royter after a recent CODIS hit. read more
IGG Students Link Skull in Attorney's Office to Historic Lineage
February 03, 2025
A human skull that was on display in a New Hampshire attorney’s office has been connected to a family line dating back more than 200 years ago. read more
DNA from Murder Weapon Ties Suspect to 1989 Murder
February 03, 2025
In January 2025, 61-year-old Joseph Andrew Jacquez was arrested for the murder of Mary Ann Daniels after DNA collected from the actual instrument used in her death was identified as belonging to Jacquez. read more
Genealogy Restores 'Judy Doe's' Name in 1984 Cold Case
February 03, 2025
Hill was not in any database as "missing" due to remains being found in Little Rock, Arizona that were misidentified as Hill by a family member sometime in 1981 or 1982. read more
Researchers Find Third-hand Exposure to Meth in Cars
February 03, 2025
Environmental health experts have found most surfaces in a car retain traces of methamphetamine after it’s been smoked in the vehicle, putting subsequent users of the car at risk of third-hand exposure to the drug. read more
Study: Firearm-related Hospitalizations Dropped Before the Pandemic, Then Shot Up
February 03, 2025
Firearm injuries that sent victims to the hospital had gone down steadily over the five years before the COVID-19 pandemic began, but reversed course sharply over the next two years. read more
Study Shows Where to Sample Drug Bags for Max DNA Recovery
January 29, 2025
A new study from researchers at Flinders University aims to guide investigators on which area of the plastic bag may be most informative when sampling for DNA. read more
Genealogy Identifies Classmate Who Murdered Student at School in 1977
January 29, 2025
In March 1977, Honolulu, Hawaii resident Dawn Momohar was murdered at McKinley High School where she was a sophomore. Her body was discovered on the second floor of a school building. read more
New Lab Expected to Enhance Evidence Processing, Speed Analysis Time
January 29, 2025
The new lab will feature a dedicated chemistry unit specializing in testing and analyzing controlled substances. read more
University Awarded $1 M to Develop Digital Media Forensics Platform
January 29, 2025
The project is dedicated to designing an all-in-one digital media forensics platform that meets the specific needs of journalists and forensic analysts. read more
Boulder Police Unveil Blue Envelope Program, First of its Kind in State
January 29, 2025
The Boulder Police Department is honored to introduce the Blue Envelope Program as a new tool to help police interact and communicate more effectively with those needing additional accommodations or awareness. read more