This study has enabled us to develop in vitro touch DNA models, as close to reality as possible, in order to better understand the interactions between a substrate and a biological trace. read more

After 27 years, a man whose remains were discovered in a wooded area in St. Cloud, Florida, has been identified as 63-year-old fugitive William Wallace Stabler Jr., born January 23, 1933. read more

Eight U.S. Army forensic examiners recently visited local schools in Atlanta to serve as ambassadors from the science community for “Imagining the Future Day,” organized by the nonprofit group, Science ATL. read more

Here we introduce the “Perfect” STR profile, then explore the typical pitfalls encountered during STR analysis and offer practical solutions. Our aim is to help forensic scientists navigate these challenges to achieve consistent and accurate outcomes. read more

Despite Elliott-Littlehale having died nearly 110 years ago, Othram scientists were able to successfully extract DNA from these skeletal remains, build an ultra-sensitive DNA profile, and perform the genealogical research to identify Elliott-Littlehale's displaced remains. read more

At CrimeCon in Nashville, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) unveiled a brand-new age progression image of Tabitha Tuders, who disappeared on her way to her school bus stop in 2003. read more

Twenty-five years after the murder of 26-year-old Lincoln, Ontario resident, Nadine Gurczenski, Joseph Archie “Raymond” Brousseau has been identified as her killer. read more

The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Intermountain Forensics and the Coconino County Office of the Medical Examiner has identified remains found at the base of Mt. Elden in 2019 as Mark Austin Dunne, a man reported missing from Phoenix in 2017. read more

Forensic image processing (FIP) involves the computer restoration and enhancement of surveillance imagery. The goal of FIP is to maximize information extraction from surveillance imagery, especially imagery that is noisy, incomplete, or over/under exposed. Although this definition is with respect to surveillance imagery, FIP techniques can be applied to other types of images, such as retinal images, shoe impression images, UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) infrared images, and more. read more

In June 1993, the skeletal remains of an unidentified individual were discovered on a construction site in Marietta, Georgia. Using this new information, a follow-up investigation was conducted leading investigators to potential relatives of the woman. This investigation led to the positive identification of the woman. read more