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Genetic Genealogy Identifies Skeletal Remains Found in 1976
June 19, 2023
After 47 years, an unidentified homicide victim, found off an highway, has now been identified as Douglas Streeter. read more
University, Military Partnership Recovers World War II Airman
June 19, 2023
A team of archaeologists and forensic specialists from Cranfield Forensic Institute assisted with the recovery and identification of U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Edgar L. Mills who was killed in action over Germany during the Second World War. read more
People in U.S. Dying at Higher Rates than Similar High-income Countries
June 19, 2023
People in the U.S. are dying at higher rates than in other similar high-income countries, and that difference is only growing. read more
The Dolls that are Helping Children Report Sexual Abuse
June 16, 2023
Thai advocates are pushing for systemic changes in child abuse reporting. These dolls, they say, are a game-changer. read more
Detectives Seek to ID Homicide Victim Found in 1998
June 16, 2023
Throughout the investigation, the Sheriff’s Office has utilized numerous resources and advanced technologies to assist in identifying the victim. read more
The Persistence of Touch DNA
June 14, 2023
Although touch DNA can be essential for forensic casework, it also comes with its share of issues. read more
FGG Rewind: Suspect Sentenced to 45 Years in Sarah Yarborough Homicide
June 14, 2023
On May 10, 2023, Patrick Leon Nicholas was convicted of first-degree murder with special circumstances, and second-degree murder for the 1991 homicide of Federal Way high school student Sarah Yarborough. read more
Identification of 1996 Suspect Leads to 2 Additional Child Victims
June 14, 2023
Since his arrest, detectives have identified two additional victims that were sexually assaulted by Martinez when they were juveniles. read more
Identification of Ethnicity by DNA Doe Project Leads to Jane Doe's Name
June 14, 2023
One of the first tasks for the team was to evaluate the possible race and ethnicity of the DNA profile, and they quickly concluded that this Jane Doe was in fact African-American and not Caucasian as investigators originally thought. read more
Cold Case Unit Identifies 3 Victims through Genetic Genealogy
June 14, 2023
Detectives with the CMPD Cold Case Unit have worked diligently in partnership with two non-profit organizations to identify these victims through forensic genetic genealogy. read more
Study Highlights Why Some Who are Sexually Harassed Do Not Come Forward
June 14, 2023
New research has revealed there is a gap between how people imagine they’d act if sexually harassed and how those who experience it respond. read more
Jiu Jitsu Club Helps Advance Fiber Evidence Research
June 12, 2023
Members of a university’s jiu jitsu club recently teamed with forensic scientists to stimulate real-world assaults and fill a large knowledge gap in trace evidence. read more
TBI, Othram Partnership IDs Another John Doe, Seeks Public's Help
June 12, 2023
A man whose skeletal remains were found in 1986 has been identified, and special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are asking for the public’s help to determine who killed him. read more
DNA Links Same Man to 1972, 1975 Murders of Young Boys
June 12, 2023
This work has conclusively linked both homicides to the same offender. read more
Genealogy IDs Jane Doe 25 Years After Murderer Turned Himself in to Police
June 12, 2023
On Nov. 3, 1998, Wayne Adam Ford arrived at the Main Station in possession of a female body part. He subsequently admitted to murdering several women, including the unidentified female. read more
Australian Police Debut Forensic Search, Imagery Tech
June 12, 2023
The AFP has revealed some of the state-of-the-art technology used to locate the illicit treasure troves of criminals across Australia. read more
Death of a 15th Century Samurai: Using Fluorescent Lifters to Identify Blood Stains
June 12, 2023
The museum worked with a local detective to test the stain using phenolphthalein, but the test failed to provide a presumptive positive for blood. read more
8 Young Workers at Drug Cartel Call Center Killed, Bodies Placed in Bags
June 07, 2023
As many as eight young workers were confirmed dead Tuesday in Mexico after they apparently tried to quit jobs at a call center operated by a violent drug cartel that targeted Americans in a real estate scam. read more
Professor Guides Hands-on Learning While Solving Cases With Local Police
June 07, 2023
Her work, with assistance from about six undergraduate students in the lab, helps find resolutions for missing people or those who suffered violent deaths, and it gives closure to families waiting for answers. read more
For Second Straight Year, U.S. Firearm Fatalities Reached Record Highs
June 07, 2023
The 48,830 lives lost to firearms in 2021—the second year of the pandemic—is the highest number on record to date and 3,608 higher than 2020’s total. read more