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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
New Police Forensic Lab Will Focus on High-throughput DNA Testing
May 26, 2023
The new lab will focus on high-throughput DNA testing, which comprises about 20% of all ISP forensic cases in the laboratory system. read more
DNA Hit of the Year: Lessons in Terrorism and Criminal Law
May 25, 2023
Dr. Noora Al Snan was finally able to link the detonation of 34 IEDs to one man—who was not in the DNA database. This was thanks to a creative application of familial searching and the common in-breeding seen in some populations in Bahrain. read more
Quebec Police Identify Killer in 1975 Cold Case Murder of Teen
May 24, 2023
Canadian police said Tuesday they have solved one of the highest-profile cold cases in Quebec history, linking the 1975 rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl to a West Virginia man who died more than 40 years ago. read more
Genetic Genealogy Identifies 1986 Jane Doe
May 24, 2023
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Unit used DNA testing and investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) to identify the remains of a woman found in Warner Springs on February 16, 1986. read more
ASCLD Names 15 Top Performing Forensic Labs
May 24, 2023
The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) announced 15 forensic laboratories as recipients of the Foresight Maximus Award, a distinction recognizing the top performing forensic laboratories in the world based on Foresight business metrics. read more
Investigators Identify Man Missing Since 1983
May 24, 2023
The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office has identified another cold case homicide victim with the help of new techniques and technology. read more
Unique 'Sexome' Bacteria Could Help Identify Sex Offenders
May 24, 2023
Researchers at Murdoch University have made a discovery that could lead to a new weapon in the arsenal against perpetrators of sexual assault. read more
Genealogy IDs Birth Mother of Now-healthy 4-Year-Old Abandoned in the Woods
May 22, 2023
On the night of June 6, 2019, two teenage girls went outside to empty out their car before a significant thunderstorm was expected to hit the area. Once outside, they heard the unexpected—what sounded like a baby crying. read more
Skeletal Remains Found in 1991 are that of Vietnam Vet
May 22, 2023
Over three decades ago, a local hunter discovered the skeletal remains of an unidentified male. These remains were not the result of a homicide, nor were they those of a reported missing person from any jurisdiction. read more
Does Racism Impact the Human Skeleton?
May 22, 2023
Tallman will use biological/forensic anthropology methods to understand if and how segregation from apartheid and structural racism impact the skeleton, particularly with age-at-death estimation and health. read more
University's Forensic Science Program Receives Accreditation for All Graduate Degrees
May 22, 2023
The University of Central Oklahoma’s W. Roger Webb Forensic Science Institute received full, five-year accreditation through the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission. read more
2023 DNA Hit of the Year Finalists: Thieves, Terrorists and Serial Killers
May 22, 2023
On Tuesday, at the 2023 Human Identification Solutions (HIDS) conference, GTH-DNA will unveil the “DNA Hit of the Year.” read more
Genetic Genealogy IDs 1977 Victim of Samuel Little, U.S.’s Most Prolific Serial Killer
May 19, 2023
Forty-six years after her remains were found in Macon, Georgia, genetic genealogy has helped identified Yvonne Pless as one of the 93 victims of the U.S.’s most prolific serial killer, Samuel Little. read more