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Investigators Release New Forensic Rendering to ID 2013 John Doe
November 16, 2022
Orange County Sheriff’s investigators have released an updated forensic rendering of a 2013 John Doe in an effort to identify the man and generate new leads on his homicide case. read more
Study: Lack of Naloxone Led to Increased Overdose Deaths in Rural Pennsylvania
November 16, 2022
Pennsylvania has one of the highest rates of opioid overdose in the nation, and, according to Penn State researchers, one’s chances of surviving that overdose can depend on where the person lives. read more
Student Spotlight: Toxicology Research Focuses on False Methamphetamine Abuse
November 16, 2022
As part of her work, Pavlik is running enzyme assays. Veeser’s thesis focuses on drug testing that can sometimes reveal trace levels of methamphetamine in individuals who are taking amphetamine as a treatment for ADHD. read more
The Next Generation of Explosives Trace Detection
November 16, 2022
This has resulted in the advancement of technologies that can quickly and accurately collect and analyze samples in a variety of ways, including from direct contact with the subject, non-contact sampling via vapors, and even through barriers. read more
Is Environmental DNA the Future of Forensic Testing?
November 14, 2022
This sort of plant trace evidence is more valuable than ever today in forensic investigations and can include microscopic materials from plant seeds, pollen, spores, and their DNA. read more
1981 Rape is First Case to File Charges Thanks to Genealogy in Edmonton
November 14, 2022
Since 2018, the EPS has used investigative genetic genealogy on five cases, including three sexual assaults, one armed robbery and one human remains investigation. read more
Study: Automatic Technology Outperforms Human Listeners in the Courtroom
November 14, 2022
Researchers have compared speaker identification by listeners, like judges or jury members, with the output of a forensic-voice-comparison system. read more
Researchers Envision Police as Community Partners
November 14, 2022
Mistrust between the police and the communities they serve has exacerbated crime, according to two West Virginia University sociologists who hope to reimagine and reshape policing techniques in American communities. read more
Company Uses Forensic Science Tech to Validate Wine
November 14, 2022
Using cutting edge forensic science, Oritain can identify this unique ratio in the soil that is "imprinted" from grapes to the finished wine creating a scientific link that runs through the land, the vine and the wine. read more
Detecting Nuclear Threats with Artificial Reasoning
November 11, 2022
New research uses machine learning, data analytics, and artificial reasoning to make threat detection and forensic analysis in the nuclear domain easier and faster. read more
LSU Police Department Opens 'Soft Interview Room'
November 11, 2022
The LSU Police Department has implemented a Project Beloved “soft interview room” for victims of trauma or sexual violence. The new room features comfortable lighting, furniture, weighted blankets and items that are intended to help survivors talk to police about what happened. read more
Rape-related ER Visits Increase 10-fold in a Decade
November 11, 2022
The rise in people seeking emergency medical care after sexual assault outpaces the growth of law enforcement reporting. read more
How Culture Influences Crime Scenes
November 09, 2022
Moses’ research aims to answer more than questions about an individual’s circumstances at death. It also tries to explain the different actions and motivations of people who commit homicide. read more
Forensic Raman Spectroscopy Research Wins Big
November 09, 2022
Igor Lednev, a SUNY chemistry professor, and several of his students, won top awards for their Raman spectroscopy research at the recent SCIX conference. read more
NYC Research Center Will House Training Facility for Forensic Pathologists
November 09, 2022
The Science Park and Research Campus (SPARC) Kips Bay will be a first-of-its-kind job and education innovation hub in the state. read more
Researchers Use AI to Track Cybercrime in Louisiana and Beyond
November 09, 2022
LSU cybersecurity researchers are developing a new tool, called HookTracer, to speed up cybercrime investigations using AI. read more
Suspect Sentenced in NYC's First Genetic Genealogy Cold Case Solve
November 09, 2022
The Queens District Attorney’s Office Cold Case Unit solved the 46-year-old homicide case with the NYPD using forensic genetic genealogy for the first time in New York City. read more
Study Reveals Inaccurate Labeling of Marijuana as Hemp
November 09, 2022
Although hemp and marijuana are both varieties of the Cannabis sativa plant, the 2018 statute differentiated hemp from marijuana based on chemical composition—specifically the amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) present in the sample. read more
DNA Databases Key to Preventing Future Victims
November 07, 2022
If Ashley Spence’s rapist was arrested in Arizona, where he brutally raped the then-19-year-old, he would likely still be roaming the streets. read more
DNA Collected from Pets Could Help Solve Crimes
November 07, 2022
For the first time, forensic science researchers have examined the presence and transfer of human DNA on pets, such as cats and dogs. read more