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FBI's Genealogy Team IDs Suspect in 1972, 1979 Murders
February 09, 2024
In 1979, evidence connected the two cases, but the person responsible remained a mystery. read more
Electrochemical Sensor Can Detect Fentanyl in Seconds
February 08, 2024
In a new study, researchers outline the development of a first-of-its-kind, handheld electrochemical sensor that can accurately detect fentanyl in urine within seconds. read more
College Center IDs Arizona John Doe through Genetic Genealogy
February 07, 2024
The discovery of a candidate was brought about by the combination of family tree research and the presence of unique circumstantial details observed by the students. read more
mtDNA Sheds Light on Comingling of Neanderthals and Humans
February 07, 2024
Because the DNA in ancient bones is highly fragmented, researchers employed special techniques to isolate and sequence the DNA, all of it mitochondrial DNA that is inherited solely from the mother. read more
Collaboration Between Digital, Investigation Units is Key to Case Success
February 05, 2024
These examples underscore the need for collaboration across an investigation’s life cycle, so investigators and prosecutors have a full understanding of the evidence’s value to a case. read more
DNA Links Suspect to 1975, 1991 Murders
February 05, 2024
Upon being entered into CODIS, the suspect profile matched another suspect’s DNA profile from a 1975 unsolved homicide with the Westminster Police Department. read more
Missouri Bill Would Require Evidence that a Police Informant is Reliable
February 05, 2024
A new senate bill in Missouri, sponsored by Senator Nick Schroer (R-Mo.), could regulate the use of informants in criminal cases. read more
Rape Reform Milestones in 2023
February 05, 2024
Last year, a total of 29 states and Puerto Rico introduced 58 bills aligned with Joyful Heart’s six pillars of legislative reform to count, test, and track rape kits, and grant rights to survivors. read more
Arkansas AG Launches New Child ID Program
February 05, 2024
The program consists of distributing child ID kits to families of first-graders throughout the state through sheriff’s offices and schools. Families can then complete the kits and have them on hand should a child in their care ever go missing. read more
2024 Forensic Suppliers Guide & Industry Resource
February 02, 2024
The 2024 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
Was it a Hate Crime? Genealogy Solves 1988 Murder that Left Community on Edge
January 31, 2024
After 35 years, police in Prince Edward Island, Canada have made an arrest in the chilling 1988 murder of a gay man that had the island’s LGBTQ+ community living in fear after the suspect hinted there would be more victims. read more
Test Could Determine When Animal DNA was Left at Crime Scene
January 31, 2024
Twenty years ago, defendants attacked DNA by saying a match was just similar to their own. Now, DNA profiling is so sensitive that the challenge has shifted from who to when: "It’s my DNA, but I deposited it a year ago, not yesterday when the crime happened." read more
New Facility is Intended to Increase Forensic Testing through Illinois
January 31, 2024
The Illinois State Police (ISP) today unveiled the design for the new Illinois State Police Regional Campus, comprised of the Illinois State Police Forensic Laboratory and Illinois State Police Troop 3 and Zone 1 Headquarters. read more
Genealogy IDs Gunshot Victim Buried 7 Years Before Body was Found
January 31, 2024
In June 2000, a Winter Park, Florida citizen reported finding a human skull at their Orange County apartment community. A search of the area was conducted, and additional skeletal remains, as well as clothing, were found partially buried. read more
Psychology Research Shows Women are More Sensitive to Cocaine
January 31, 2024
Previous studies focused on cocaine use have found that women are more likely than men to develop an addiction, try cocaine at a younger age, use larger amounts of the drug, and suffer from overdose. read more
Next Generation Sequencing Accepted in Court for First Time
January 29, 2024
For the first time in the U.S., evidence derived from next generation sequencing (NGS) has been accepted in a court of law. read more
Already Incarcerated Serial Killer Tied to 1974 Murder
January 29, 2024
Creech has been convicted of five murders, including three in Idaho, one in California, and one in Oregon. He is a serial killer who is established to have killed an additional six victims, and has admitted to killing upward of 40 people. read more
Othram to Become Exclusive Partner for Gene by Gene
January 29, 2024
Gene by Gene announced its decision to select Othram as its exclusive partner for forensic genetic genealogy search and analysis. read more
How Investigators Solved the Cold Case of Seven Doe
January 29, 2024
Using post-mortem fingerprints, investigators identified Seven as 75-year-old Reba C. Bailey, an Illinois veteran missing since the 1970s. read more
Alabama Man Shook Violently on Gurney during First-ever Nitrogen Gas Execution
January 29, 2024
A man put to death using nitrogen gas shook and convulsed for minutes on the gurney as Alabama carried out the first-of-its-kind execution that has ignited debate over the humaneness of the method. read more