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Genealogy IDs Homicide Victim, Years After Murderers Were Sentenced Even Without the Body
June 07, 2023
Snow's killers were tried, convicted and sentenced to prison for their role in his death despite his body not being found. Snow's murderers did not disclose the location of his remains. read more
The Impact of Stress, Trauma, and Burnout on Forensic Scientists
June 07, 2023
The demanding and often distressing nature of work for forensic scientists takes a significant toll on their mental health, a trend that is often underrecognized by the organizations that employ them. read more
Police to Use AI in Case of Boy Missing Since 1991
June 05, 2023
Police are hoping new technology will help them solve the case of an 11-year-old boy who went missing in 1991—but that technology is not genetic genealogy. Rather, it’s an artificial intelligence (AI) service. read more
Genealogy Identifies Remains after 43 Years
June 05, 2023
Hikers discovered a deceased male curled up with burn marks to his torso and significant head trauma. The victim’s death was ruled a homicide due to traumatic injuries and smoke inhalation. read more
Study: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome may have Biologic Cause
June 05, 2023
Researchers examined the brain stems of 70 infants who died during the period and tested them for consistent abnormalities. read more
Over 80% of Drug Users Test Positive for Fentanyl, But Only 18% Intend to Take it
June 05, 2023
The findings suggest that many people who inject drugs are unknowingly using fentanyl, which may increase their risk for overdose and potentially their tolerance to fentanyl if it is used over time. read more
Kathleen Folbigg Pardon Shows Needs for Dedicated Body to Investigate Wrongful Convictions
June 05, 2023
The New South Wales Attorney-General Michael Daley today announced Kathleen Folbigg has been pardoned after having served 20 years for the murder of three of her infant children and the manslaughter of a fourth child. read more
Zombie Drug Hits the UK as Ketamine Skyrockets in the U.S.
June 02, 2023
In May 2022, a 43-year-old UK man known to be an illicit drug user died of an overdose associated with xylazine. The death is the first due to xylazine in the UK. read more
Genealogy Identifies Remains Burned in Brush Fire, Investigation Ongoing
June 02, 2023
In November 1970, deputies responded to the Little Sandy Creek area, regarding human skeletal remains found by a hiker. The remains were burned due to a recent brush fire. read more
Team IDs Mother who Died in Hospital 40 Years Ago
June 02, 2023
Richland County's State Hospital Jane Doe was a patient who died on February 15, 1982, after being admitted without a name due to a mental health crisis. read more
Ancient DNA Reveals Presence of 4,000-Year-Old Plague, Oldest in UK
June 02, 2023
The team extracted ancient DNA from the teeth of 34 individuals across the two sites, screening for the presence of Y. pestis. read more
Health Officials Say Fentanyl Can be Weaponized, Urge Preparation
June 02, 2023
The widely available drug fentanyl, already the number one killer of Americans under 50, could be weaponized and used for terroristic mass poisoning, according to health experts. read more
Native American Missing Persons: Study Details Problems, Recommendations
May 31, 2023
Building relationships between tribal and non-tribal law agencies is a key step for addressing high incidence of reported missing persons cases, new study finds. read more
New Method Rapidly Classifies NPS, Other Narcotics
May 31, 2023
Researchers have developed a rapid method for measuring the effect of new NPS and provide scientific basis for narcotics classification. read more
Ohio Investigators ID Two John Does from 1992, 2006
May 31, 2023
Two sets of human remains that have long defied identification – one for 30 years, the other for 17 – now have their names back. read more
Genealogy ID's 'Trunk Lady' But Opens More Questions
May 31, 2023
After 53 years, St. Petersburg's oldest and most infamous cold case victim is finally identified as Sylvia June Atherton, mother of five, from Arizona. read more
Study: Defense Lawyers Face Challenges with Digital Evidence
May 31, 2023
Solicitors and barristers have reported their use of digital evidence can be restricted by limited or late access, large volumes of material, and tight turnaround times to secure legal aid funding and choose and instruct independent experts. read more
NIST: A Lot More Research Necessary in Pursuit of Cannabis Breathalyzer
May 26, 2023
The goal of this study was to begin developing a protocol that yields reproducible results—a necessary step toward a reliable, validated field-based method. read more
Genetic Genealogy Gives Victim's Name, Leads to Suspect
May 26, 2023
The body was identified as that of a white male; however, due to the removal of the head, hands, and feet, it was impossible to give an accurate age or description. read more
New National Protocol for Intimate Partner Violence Medical Forensic Examinations
May 26, 2023
The protocol will guide the clinical practice of conducting comprehensive assessments for patients experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) that prioritize the patient’s health and well-being. read more