Japel was 70 years old at the time of her death. Betty Lou Japel was last heard from in 2006 after going missing while traveling with her partner, Kenneth Miller. read more

The fully functioning forensic anthropology facility will be capable of providing a full and detailed biological profile of unknown decedents. read more

For the first time, researchers have identified what appears to be a network of approximately 20 microbes that universally drive the decomposition of animal flesh. The findings have significant implications for the future of forensic science. read more

Two rings, a band with diamonds and a solid silver band, were found in close proximity to the woman’s remains. read more

The committee has called for the DNA Board to continuously monitor the process for the onboarding of the Combined DNA Index System project and the training of the South African Police Service on the system. read more

Police obtained hair samples that were collected at autopsy. Those samples were sent to a private laboratory where a DNA profile was obtained. read more

The state-of-the-art forensics laboratory will contain teaching spaces so faculty and students have real-world opportunities to connect theory to practice, and ideas to application. read more

Age estimates from skeletal remains showed that all six individuals died at a very young age, with only one child reaching around one year of age. read more

On Aug. 8, 1993, two men were hiking along a creek bed in a remote area off of Pine Flat Road in Healdsburg, California, when they discovered the skeletonized remains of a woman. The case went cold when investigators were unable to match the remains to missing persons reports. read more

The laboratory will allow researchers and interagency law enforcement professionals to rapidly use DNA evidence to investigate and prosecute wildlife trafficking in northern Botswana. read more