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Opioid 20x More Potent than Fentanyl Detected in Pennsylvania, Florida
January 30, 2023
A new nitazene analog that is up to 20x more potent than fentanyl has quickly made its way from Pennsylvania to Florida. read more
Now-identified Pennsylvania Doe is Missing NJ Homicide Victim
January 30, 2023
At the time of his disappearance, Alt and his girlfriend were suspected homicide victims in New Jersey. Her body was discovered in April 1985. read more
DNA Leads Houston Police to Incarcerated Suspect in 2009 Fatal Stabbing
January 30, 2023
In 2021, the HPD Homicide Division Cold Case Squad re-examined the evidence in the case as part of a case review project and identified suspect Cardenas through DNA evidence. read more
Over 1,700 Drug Driving Samples Thrown Out after Mass Errors at Testing Lab
January 30, 2023
The remaining 1,778 samples had drug levels reported by Synlab as above the prescribed limit, and these results have now been rescinded, the National Police Chiefs’ Council and the Forensic Science Regulator have concluded. read more
INTERPOL Young Global Police Leaders: Building Trust in an Age of Deepfakes
January 30, 2023
Established in 2019, the YGPLP brings together a select group of aspiring young law enforcement officials to explore emerging trends in policing and provide them with mentoring from experienced senior officers and qualified experts. read more
Black Box Study Assesses Reproducibility of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
January 27, 2023
A black box study of bloodstain pattern analysts finds contrasting conclusions due to terminology, and highlights the importance of establishing consensus standards. read more
Cold Case Initiative Partners with Innovative Forensic Investigations
January 27, 2023
Innovative Forensic Investigations will provide its full suite of investigative genetic genealogy services to Cold Case Initiative to support its mission. read more
Brothers Arrested in 1997 Cold Case Homicide of Decapitated John Doe
January 27, 2023
The Michigan State Police First District Cold Case Unit worked with other local and federal agencies and prosecutors to gather evidence, establish a timeline of events, and locate the defendants. read more
New Tools Seek to Aid Evidence Gathering in Rape Cases
January 27, 2023
Two European projects have developed technologies to improve ways of finding the microscopic material needed to ensure a conviction. read more
New Policing Degree Aims to Widen Officer Recruitment
January 27, 2023
A new policing degree course at the University of Huddersfield aims to give students a broad range of skills needed for police work as well as widening police recruitment from underrepresented communities. read more
Calculating Variation in Mixed DNA Samples Interpretation
January 25, 2023
Researchers detail the creation of accurate statistics to assess variation in the interpretation of complex DNA mixtures. read more
Familial DNA Identifies Suspect in 1972 Murder of 12-Year-Old Boy
January 25, 2023
Recently, a sample taken resulted in a 98.28% probability that the DNA found on the victim and his clothing matched an individual previously unknown to investigators. read more
1971 Homicide Victim Now Identified as Colleen Audrey Rice
January 25, 2023
The victim was located in a canvas sack that had been tied at the top with a white cotton rope. The sack was a white cotton, loosely-woven sack, with the words “Deer-Pak Ames Harris Neville Co.,” printed in green. read more
Man Exonerated of 1991 Murder After DNA Excludes Him, Brother
January 25, 2023
Evidence presented to the court revealed that although DNA testing at Schweitzer’s original trial excluded him and his co-defendants, the state used false jailhouse informant testimony to build its case. read more
West Virginia Senate Passes Mandate on Rape Kit Training
January 25, 2023
Victims of sexual assault in West Virginia may have an easier time finding health care providers to conduct forensic examinations and collect rape kits if a bill passed Monday by the state Senate becomes law. read more
Results Released in Girl’s Request for DNA Evidence of Santa
January 25, 2023
A young Rhode Island girl has finally figured out how to determine if Santa Claus is real—DNA. Last week, the resident sent a partially eaten cookie as well as a couple of gnawed-on carrot sticks to the police department. read more
America’s Biggest Museums Fail to Return Native American Human Remains
January 23, 2023
The remains of more than 110,000 Native American, Native Hawaiian and Alaska Natives’ ancestors are still held by museums, universities and federal agencies. read more
3 Years after Suspect’s Suicide, Fingerprint and Tips Link Him to 1994 Murder
January 23, 2023
One day after police tried to interview school bus driver Jeremiah Guyette about a murder that took place in 1994 in the town he briefly lived in, Guyette fatally shot himself. read more
Cold Case Team Ties Man to 2000 Robbery, Murder
January 23, 2023
Through speaking with witnesses, investigators learned of Hudgens’ intentions to rob the business that day and, along with forensic evidence, were able to tie him to Anshutz’s murder. read more
Canadian Soldier of the First World War Identified
January 23, 2023
The identity was confirmed through historical, genealogical, anthropological, archaeological and DNA analysis. read more