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Traceable Forensic Marking Will Now Protect England's Historic Shipwrecks
October 11, 2023
For the first time in the UK, Historic England is using new technology to forensically mark artefacts including cannons from some of England’s 57 most historic and archaeologically important Protected Wreck Sites. read more
Study: Interactive Lineup Boosts Eyewitness Accuracy
October 09, 2023
Researchers say eyewitness identifications can be made more accurate by leveraging technology that allows eyewitnesses to dynamically explore digital faces using a new interactive procedure. read more
Genealogical Work Leads to Identification of 1980 John Doe
October 09, 2023
Using these investigative leads along with the coroner’s report, SEMO anthropology students searched newspaper archives for any information related to missing persons or skeletal remains that might help shed light on this John Doe's identity. read more
Sketch Released of Suspect in 1960 Rape, Murder of 14-year-old
October 09, 2023
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Paulding County Sheriff Jason K. Landers released a composite sketch of a suspect in a 1960 rape-homicide and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying him. read more
Chemist Receives $1 M in Federal Support to Commercialize Forensic Investigation Tool
October 09, 2023
The Lednev lab has pioneered the use of Raman spectroscopy, coupled with advanced machine learning methods, for forensic purposes. read more
Grant to Establish HBCU Undergraduate Center for Forensic Science
October 09, 2023
One of the core elements of the center will be to integrate STEM based curriculum in forensic chemistry and forensic biology. read more
After Multiple Reanalysis Attempts, IGG Yields Killer’s Name
October 04, 2023
Despite conducting numerous interviews and analyzing the available evidence, investigators were unable to identify a suspect. However, that did not stop them. read more
Genealogy Identifies Woman Who Jumped to her Death in 1996
October 04, 2023
"Susan Watkins" was the name given by an unidentified woman who was killed after jumping off a parking ramp in Minneapolis, Minn., on Aug. 23, 1996. read more
Latest Tulsa Race Massacre Search Ends with 7 Sets of Remains Exhumed
October 04, 2023
The latest search for the remains of victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre has ended with 59 graves found and seven sets of remains exhumed, according to Oklahoma state archaeologist Kary Stackelbeck. read more
University to Launch Forensic Studies Minor Thanks to NSF Grant
October 04, 2023
Central State University has received a grant of approximately $400,000 to enhance its criminal justice program over the next three years, the National Science Foundation announced. read more
Bill to Store ‘Anonymous’ Sexual Assault Kits is Not Met with Support
October 02, 2023
In Washington, D.C., under current law, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is only required to collect and deliver sexual assault kits to the Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS) if an assault has been reported to MPD. read more
Genealogy Identifies Young Mother Murdered in 1990
October 02, 2023
More than 30 years after her remains were found in a wooded area of Daytona Beach, an unidentified homicide victim has been identified using forensic genetic genealogy. read more
Iowa Researchers Say Firearms Experts are Failing to Report Defense-supporting Evidence
October 02, 2023
A new study from Iowa State University researchers reveals mismatches are more likely than matches to be reported as “inconclusive” in cartridge-case comparisons. read more
Genealogy Finds Match to DNA from Cigarette Butts Left at 2003 Crime Scene
October 02, 2023
Recently, the unknown DNA profile from the cigarette butts was re-extracted and entered into a forensic genetic genealogy search. That search returned a possible suspect. read more
Experts Say Training Videos can Help Juries Understand Forensic Science
September 29, 2023
An interdisciplinary team of legal psychologists, forensic experts and an attorney worked to develop an educational tool to help jurors avoid making similar mistakes in the future. read more
After Genealogy IDs 2012 Victim, Suspect is Quickly Arrested
September 29, 2023
After nearly a decade, homicide victim Michael Allen Holober has been identified and the suspect in his murder has been arrested. read more
1996 Skeletal Remains ID'ed as Missing Man With Dementia
September 29, 2023
Nearly six years later, in November of 1996, a hunter discovered some skeletal remains in a wooded section of Hanover, New Hampshire. A search of that area resulted in the recovery of additional human bones. read more
Genetic Genealogy Reveals Heritage of 2012 Jane Doe
September 29, 2023
A new genetic genealogy analysis has revealed the unidentified female to be 100% Asian with a breakdown of 45% Thailand and southern China, 36% Southern Han, and 19% Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. read more
Decriminalizing Drug Possession Not Linked to More Overdose Deaths in Oregon, Washington
September 29, 2023
New research suggests that in Oregon and Washington, two states that implemented drug decriminalization policies in early 2021, there is no evidence of an association between decriminalization and fatal drug overdose rates. read more
How to Meet Quality Assurance Standards in DNA Analysis
September 27, 2023
DNA extraction, amplification, analysis and STR profiling all take place within the forensic lab and must conform to quality standards. read more