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Utilizing Impression Evidence in Crime Scene Reconstruction
November 13, 2023
There is a growing disconnect within the disciplines of what is being called crime scene processing and crime scene reconstruction. Many are overlooking or ignoring the importance of the context in which impression evidence is found. read more
Baltimore to Test Remaining 1,400 Slides from Cold Case Rapes
November 06, 2023
Forty-nine years after Dr. Rudiger Breitenecker had enough foresight to save DNA evidence from the rape kits he collected from women at least once a day, Baltimore County has committed to testing all of that preserved evidence over the next 13 months. read more
Digital Forensics vs. the Invisible Internet Project
October 30, 2023
One of the most popular Dark Web markets is the Invisible Internet Project (I2P), a fully encrypted private network layer that leverages unidirectional tunnels to allow users to connect without tracking and collecting their location or data. 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
Stopping the Shortage ‘Cycle’: Ways to Fortify the Forensic Pathology Workforce
February 22, 2023
The United States has about 750 full-time, board-certified forensic pathologists. But, experts say that number needs to be at least 1,500—if not more—to deal with the rising caseloads across every state. read more
Push Tech to the Front Lines To Solve Cases Faster
November 23, 2022
The Digital Intelligence equipment and training that can shorten the time to solve crimes is often not in the hands of the people who first show up at crime scenes. read more
Why Storing Evidence in the Cloud is Safer, Faster and Better
October 28, 2022
If there’s the slightest hint that evidence has been accessed by unauthorized people, or tampered with in any way, a carefully constructed case against a suspect could end up tossed out of court. read more