Two human bones found during a home renovation have proven to have no forensic value and are likely historical in nature. read more

A team has developed a hybrid AI tool to detect patterns of psychological abuse, including coercive control, in a bid to transform digital forensic investigations and mental health research. read more

Researchers created a method for predicting the sensitivity of lateral flow assay test strips, allowing for a 100-fold improvement. read more

Past behavior matters, especially in law enforcement where certain pre-hire misbehavior by law enforcement candidates sharply increases the likelihood of police misconduct once they are hired, according to new research. read more

The forensic van includes advanced ballistics testing, Rapid DNA, and Graykey digital forensic technology that helps police access cell phones. read more

Forty years after a man committed multiple sexual assaults in Georgia, the suspect has been identified as 60-year-old Glenn Daniel Plybon. read more

Loyola and Show Your Soft Side surveyed animal control officers to identify training gaps and needs that could be addressed through the grant, which will provide continuous education in veterinary forensic science. read more

Human remains discovered in 1981 in Blount County have been identified through a partnership between the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, the University of Tennessee Forensic Anthropology Center, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Unidentified Human Remains Initiative. read more

A composite sketch for the suspect was created and released to the public during the investigation. Over the years, investigators ruled out several potential suspects, including serial killers. read more

Between 2015 and 2024, the total number of days without firearm shootings declined in all but one of the 10 largest U.S. cities—pointing to the need to newly focus on building and sustaining periods of peace with zero shootings. read more