The nation’s opioid crisis, which kills thousands of Americans annually, is best viewed as an ecosystem where all parts of the vexing problem are interconnected, underscoring the need for holistic solutions . read more

The DNA of five suspects was compared with the unknown male DNA and all five were eventually eliminated as suspects. read more

Attorney General Law Enforcement Directive 2023-1 requires longer retention of evidence, including DNA evidence, from sexual assault medical examinations not processed by a lab at the survivor’s request, extending the current required retention period from five years to 20 years. read more

During the renewed investigation, detectives obtained further evidence due to advances in DNA testing that made it possible to reevaluate. read more

Gerald Coleman never reported his wife missing, and died in a Massachusetts state prison in 1996. Police say Gerald Coleman is a person of interest in his wife’s murder. read more

Multi-use forensic laboratories allow multiple specialist disciplines—such as crime scenes and digital forensics—to work on seized exhibits concurrently. read more

The remains may date to the 1890s and were discovered near the Fishing Village, a site of ongoing archaeological research on the Tom Yawkey Wildlife Center Heritage Preserve, following Hurricane Irma in 2017. read more

DNA reference testing of Gary’s half-sister ultimately confirmed that Spencer Island Doe was Gary Lee Haynie, who was about 29 years old when he went missing. read more

Investigators recovered an almost-complete skeleton of a female individual and several distinct articles of clothing associated with the remains. read more

In May 2021, the Washington County District Attorney's Office Cold Case Unit partnered with the Washington County Sheriff's Office to continue the investigation into the death of Deborah. read more