A team of researchers has developed a radical new technique for analyzing evidence in sexual assault cases. The new approach could streamline the forensics pipeline and reduce delays in the processing of DNA evidence. read more

California investigators have utilized new DNA technology to finally identify the identity of a man found in a waterway in 2001. read more

On the morning of December 6, 2007, deputies with the Troup County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the corner of Whitfield Road and Stitcher Road regarding a suspicious black bag that appeared to be burning. When they arrived on scene they discovered what appeared to be human remains that had been dumped at the location and a bag was smoldering. read more

Human remains found in 1993 near I-65 (what is now Otte Golf Course) in Greenwood have been positively identified following months of DNA and genealogy work. This case had remained cold with no leads until our Coroner's Office revisited it using updated DNA and genealogy procedures. Significant progress was made with the help of Greenwood PD, The University of Indianapolis, and the Othram Forensic DNA Testing Laboratory. read more

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has seen an increase in burglaries at independent pharmacies across the country. Nearly 900 burglaries involving the theft of controlled substances were reported to DEA in 2023. Stolen prescription medications adversely impact these small businesses while also putting patients and the community at risk. read more

In December 2023, the skeletal remains of an unidentified individual were discovered inside a car in a wooded area off MS Highway 589 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Hattiesburg is about 90 miles southeast of Jackson and about 70 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico coast. When the Lamar County Police Department arrived at the scene, they found the driver's side door of a white Nissan Altima ajar, with the remains of an unidentified individual positioned in the driver's seat. read more

An Arkansas man is officially being charged with a Seattle area murder he allegedly committed more than 40 years ago. read more

In August 2005, the remains of an unidentified individual were discovered at a rest area off Highway 7 near a picnic area located between Guelph and Rockwood, Ontario. It was determined that the remains were that of a female who was between the ages of 25 and 45 years old at the time of her death. Prior to her death, the woman had suffered a broken left cheek, nose and left eye socket—all of which had healed. The circumstances surrounding the woman’s death were deemed suspicious, but her cause of death could not be determined. read more

Officials have identified a suspect from a 1991 San Jose murder as the man killed in a 2008 shootout with the FBI in Ohio. The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office Cold Case Unit was able to identify Gerardo Aguilar, also known as Gerardo Mulato, as the individual responsible for the gang murder of a 14-year old. read more