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DNA Doe Project Research Reveals Unidentified Man is of Colombian Descent
February 12, 2025
Research by the DNA Doe Project has now revealed that the unidentified man had Colombian heritage, and he may have been a first generation immigrant to the U.S. read more
Othram, Toronto Police ID Suspect in 1998 Murder of Pregnant Woman
February 12, 2025
After nearly three decades, the man responsible for murdering pregnant 24-year-old Donna Oglive has been identified and arrested. read more
The Netherlands Sends Mobile Lab to Ukraine to Investigate War Crimes
February 12, 2025
Ukraine will soon be able to use a mobile research laboratory to investigate war crimes. read more
Study: Comics Help Jurors Better Understand DNA Evidence
February 10, 2025
Imagine having absolutely no training or education in DNA analysis but being expected to decide if a person should spend the rest of their life in jail based on DNA evidence an expert explains to you in 10 minutes or less. read more
Research Moves Toward Blood Test to ID Babies at High Risk of SIDS
February 10, 2025
The researchers identified 35 biomarker “predictors” of SIDS—including ornithine, a substance critical to the body’s ability to dispose of ammonia in urine. read more
Retired Detective, Identification Expert Break Open 2003 Cold Case Murder
February 10, 2025
The breakthrough came when retired Suffolk County Police Department Detective Pasquale Albergo contacted the Suffolk County Homicide Section with the hopes that advances in technology could help solve the murder of Schubert. read more
Genealogy Identifies 1990 Jane Doe in Open Investigation
February 10, 2025
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office has officially identified the remains of a woman found in 1990 as Wendy Abrams-Nishikai. She was last seen on October 31st, 1989, at the age of 21. read more
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