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County Attorney’s Office Forms New Cold Case Unit

The unit will focus on reviewing, analyzing, and prosecuting previously unsolved criminal cases, working closely with investigators and detectives at our local law enforcement agencies. read more
Genealogy Identifies Human Foot Found on Beach in 2008

Detectives from the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene, and forensic experts at the King County Medical Examiner’s Office later determined that the remains consisted of a human foot. read more
Murder Victim ID'ed as Formerly Incarcerated Washington Man

The deceased was sent to the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory for an autopsy that revealed the cause of death was strangulation, and the manner of death classified as a homicide. Unable to identify the man, the investigation remained stagnant for 40 years. read more
Medical Forensic Examiner Reflects on How Care has Improved

Research shows that when specialized, integrated services are not provided, victim-survivors’ feelings of powerlessness are magnified. read more
How To: Digital Processing of Forensic Image Evidence

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The easiest solution to mitigate evidence concerns is to document the evidence photographically and work from these photographs. read more
Genealogy Identifies 1988 Homicide Victim After Multiple Previous Attempts

On April 21, 1988, a tree removal crew, while working in a secluded area of Quincy, located what appeared to be a bone sticking out of the ground. read more
DNA Doe Project Identifies Burned Body of Woman Found in 1997

Nearly 30 years after the charred body of a woman was found in an abandoned vehicle in Phoenix, the DNA Doe Project has identified her as Monique S. Boggs. read more
AG Holds Tours of Crime Lab Amid Proposed Investment in State Budget

As Attorney General Josh Kaul advocates for a substantial investment in the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories in the 2025-2027 state budget, he hosted the first of three tours for legislators at the WSCL. read more
Othram's Project 525 Reunites Kidnapped Child with Father

In October 1999, 23-month-old Andrea Michelle Reyes was abducted by Rosa Tenorio, Andrea’s non-custodial parent. read more
Governor's Proposed Budget Includes Hiring 100 New Troopers, Raises for Current Police

Alongside proposed pay increases, the outlined budget allocates more funding for victim support services and enhances collaboration and investigative resources for local, state, federal and tribal agencies, and continues funding for hiring and training new troopers. read more
Buried as Jane Doe in 1998, Genealogy Restores Woman’s Name

A “one last look” review of a cold case has now revealed the name of a 1998 Jane Doe, giving her son answers he has been searching for for 25 years. read more
Man Arrested on Unrelated Warrant Confesses to 1997 Murder

The suspect, now living in Tampa, was arrested on an unrelated warrant out of Illinois in February of 2025. Following that arrest, our Cold Case investigators interviewed Brandon Gliha, 47, who confessed to Edenfield's murder. read more
Forensic Chemist Receives DOJ Support for Gunshot Residue Detection Tool

Igor Lednev's research is now one step closer to helping law enforcement through a $556,572 grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice. read more
UNODC Strengthens Investigation Capacity of Crimes Involving Synthetic Drugs

Unlike conventional crime scenes, those involving synthetic drugs may be contaminated with toxic chemicals, hazardous materials or security threats. read more
Study: Americans Willing to Pay Nearly $100 Billion to Reduce Gun Violence

A new study finds that Americans are willing to pay nearly $100 billion for policies that reduce gun violence by 20%, underscoring the widespread desire for stronger intervention. read more