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Ramapo College's IGG Center Helps ID 2012 John Doe
October 30, 2023
The Ramapo College of New Jersey Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) Center has successfully uncovered the identity of “St. Louis John Doe,” now known to be Joseph Daniel Pierce of St. Louis, MO. read more
Forensic Animation Firm Tests 'Single Bullet Theory' in Reconstruction of JFK Assassination
October 30, 2023
Knott Laboratory was commissioned to create the digital reconstruction of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy to test the "single bullet theory" from the historic Warren Commission report. read more
New Indiana State Police's Forensic Lab is 5x Larger
October 30, 2023
The modern, 40,000 square foot facility will replace the 8,000 square foot facility, which has been home to the Indiana State Police in northwest Indiana since 1977. read more
Study Focuses on Firearm Ownership, Storage, Suicidal Risks Among Police Officers
October 30, 2023
Law enforcement officers in the United States own firearms at high rates and rarely engage in secure firearm storage, which could increase their risk for suicide, according to a new study. read more
Team Developing Novel Method for Retrospective Drug Monitoring
October 27, 2023
The body tends to clear drug metabolites within one week, and often sooner. Therefore, detecting drug use after the fact presents a challenge. read more
After Solving Another Cold Case, DA Opens Public Hotline for Tips
October 27, 2023
As it solves more and more cases through genealogy, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Cold Case Unit has opened a hotline so that the public can send in information about old and unsolved murders. read more
DNA, Genealogy Point to Suspect in 1966, 1971 Unsolved Murders
October 27, 2023
Eventually, due to the quality of the DNA samples preserved from the crime scene in conjunction with the advances of forensic science, additional investigative opportunities presented themselves. read more
Washington Eliminates Sexual Assault Kit Backlog
October 27, 2023
Clearing the backlog and testing the kits has helped solve at least 21 sexual assault cases—a number that is not exhaustive and will grow over time. read more
The Encounter Between Neanderthals and Sapiens as Told by their Genomes
October 27, 2023
Researchers have analyzed the distribution of the portion of DNA inherited from Neanderthals in the genomes of humans (Homo sapiens) over the last 40,000 years. read more
Rootless Hair Sample, Genealogy Help ID Suspect in 1983 Murder of 14-Year-Old
October 25, 2023
Authorities can confirm 14-year-old Rashell Ward was murdered by Johnny Lee Coy, who was not a suspect at the time but did have a violent criminal history. read more
New York can Resume Familial DNA Searches, Court Rules
October 25, 2023
New York’s highest court on Tuesday ruled police can resume a DNA searching method that can identify relatives of potential suspects, a technique that has helped solve crimes but caused privacy concerns. read more
Amid Shortages, Pathologists Perform 2x the Autopsies, Still 300 Unfinished after a Year
October 25, 2023
West Virginia’s current turnaround on autopsy reports is around 240 days, or about eight months. read more
Tips Sought in Cold Case Sexual Assaults of Children in Ohio
October 25, 2023
Cold case investigators are taking a fresh look at a string of sexual attacks on school-age girls in the early 2000s, and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is seeking the public’s help to bring the assailant to justice. read more
U.S. Attorney’s Office Awards $28 Million to Puerto Rico Forensic Institute, Department of Justice
October 25, 2023
The U.S. Attorney’s Office celebrates a comprehensive federal grant funds package awarded to the Puerto Rico Department of Justice, the Puerto Rico Forensic Science Institute, and to Community Response to Gender-Based Violence Stakeholders in excess of $28.8 million. read more
Study: Forensic Fiber Evidence can Survive Underwater for 4 Weeks
October 23, 2023
A new study by researchers at Staffordshire University (UK) may have forensic experts rethinking their evidence recovery approach when it comes to fabrics underwater. read more
Genealogy Identifies Dismembered 1973 Homicide Victim
October 23, 2023
The woman’s body had been dismembered and placed into an orange suitcase and several plastic bags. read more
GBI Identifies Woman from 1988 Cold Case Using Genealogy
October 23, 2023
The GBI has identified human remains found in a dumpster in Jenkins County on Feb. 14, 1988, as Chong Un Kim, of Hinesville, Liberty County, Georgia. Kim was 26 years old when she was found. read more
$4 M Investment Gives Center New Genetic Genealogy Capabilities
October 23, 2023
The Center for Human Identification at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth said it is the first public crime lab in the U.S. to offer forensic genetic genealogy capabilities. read more
University's First Doctoral Degree in School History is Forensic Science
October 23, 2023
The University of Central Oklahoma recently received approval from the Higher Learning Commission, UCO’s accrediting body, to launch the Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in forensic science, the first-ever doctoral degree offered by the university. read more
Study: Naloxone-delivering Drones Reach Patients Faster than Ambulances
October 18, 2023
Researchers in England used real-world data of fatal opioid overdoses to show that naloxone-delivering drones reach patients in 7 minutes or less in 78% of cases—compared with 14% reached by ambulances in that timeframe. read more