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Goncalves Family Launches Foundation to Fund DNA Testing
May 06, 2026
In honor of Kaylee, Steve and Kristie have launched the “Murder Has a Name” foundation. The soon-to-be non-profit funds advanced forensic DNA testing in violent crime investigations. read more
Genealogy Identifies Teen John Doe Found in 1993
May 06, 2026
The partial human remains were determined to be the lower leg bones of a male subject and to be that of a male individual between the ages of 13 and 18 years old. read more
DNA Leads to Suspect in 1994 Double Homicide
May 06, 2026
Lawrence Loehr and his friend, Eugene Cates, had been murdered. Both were criminal justice students at San Joaquin Delta College with hopes of one day working in law enforcement. read more
40 Years Later, Batson and the Promise of a Race-neutral Jury is Unfulfilled
May 06, 2026
The Supreme Court ruling requires prosecutors to offer race-neutral explanations for excluding jurors. But is that enough? read more
Digital Twin can Reveal Alcohol Consumption in Crime Cases
May 06, 2026
Using a digital twin, it is possible to predict with greater precision than at present how much alcohol a person has consumed and at what time. read more
New AI Model Reads DNA Sequences to Reconstruct Ancestry
May 06, 2026
Scanning the genome for biological mutation patterns, the computer model traces pairs of genes back in time to their last common ancestor. read more
A Monthly Learning Series for Forensic Scientists
May 06, 2026
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Must-haves for Every Crime Scene Toolkit
May 06, 2026
Assure that evidence for your next case is collected and transported to the lab with ease. This list of suggested essentials will round out your evidence collection toolkit. read more
How To Collect a Buccal Cell Sample
May 06, 2026
Buccal sample collection for genetic testing and genealogy. Many answers can be revealed through genetic testing — whether it be for family health history or for genealogy purposes. The key to an effective testing is careful specimen collection. read more
DNA Evidence Collection Checklist
May 06, 2026
From collection to transport, proper handling of DNA evidence is essential. Download this checklist to help identify and preserve valuable samples for analysis. read more
How Courts Decide When Computer DNA Evidence is Reliable
May 04, 2026
On March 26, 2026, the federal Third Circuit Court issued an appellate decision in US v. Anderson. Their precedential opinion affirming the reliability of Cybergenetics TrueAllele probabilistic genotyping software is a model Daubert ruling. read more
IGG Center Students Help ID Suspect in 1999 Assault
May 04, 2026
A number of volunteers continued work on the case following bootcamp, and an investigative lead was developed—which was then turned over to the investigating agency. read more
Genealogy Points to Neighbor in Brutal 1988 Murder of Mother
May 04, 2026
Mosley is believed to have forced his way into the home upon the victim coming to the door, where he then sexually assaulted Bolen, with her 6-year-old child present, before ultimately killing her by asphyxiation as she resisted, leaving behind critical biological evidence. read more
ACLU Challenges Denial of Forensic Testing as Tennessee Moves to Execute Man
May 04, 2026
Tennessee plans to execute Tony Carruthers on May 21 despite uncertainty of his guilt, which untested DNA and fingerprint evidence could clarify. read more
Colorado Hospital Relaunches Forensic Nursing Program
May 04, 2026
The exam space was recently renovated to be warmer, calmer and more peaceful. Nurses walk patients through each step, ask permission and provide choices throughout the exam. read more
Forensic Chemist Exploring Plant-based Science for 'Frugal Forensics'
May 04, 2026
Burks will investigate how anthocyanins, which are natural pigments found in plants, can act as color-based sensors to detect substances of international concern. read more
DNA, Facial Recognition Track Down Suspect in 1991 Kidnapping, Murder
April 29, 2026
Advanced DNA testing—funded by the community—and facial recognition technology have combined to identify a suspect in the 1991 kidnapping and murder of a mother of two. read more
DDP Gets Closer with John Doe's Heritage, Family Surnames
April 29, 2026
The team has discovered a number of families that this man has connections to. Surnames that appear in his family tree include Broll, Burejza, Kucharczyk, Polck/Polk, Sowa, Swiertz/Swiercz, and Ulfik. read more
Police, IGG Center Release Victim Rendering in 1989 Cold Case
April 29, 2026
The victim was revealed to be 96% Ashkenazi Jew, a detail that has complicated efforts to trace her ancestry and locate family members. read more
Father's Remains Found in 1998 Were Dismembered by Son After Death
April 29, 2026
Investigators now know that Lawrence’s son, 81-year-old Larry Drotleff dismembered his father after finding him deceased, then dumped his body in two locations. read more