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$15 Million Gift from Marvel Exec to Fund Freedom Clinic, Forensic Education Program

The Center will train lawyers to prevent the use of junk science in court cases, fight wrongful convictions and obtain clemency for the unjustly incarcerated. read more
SAKI Identifies Town Supervisor as Suspect in 2010 Rape

In October 2021, Kalamazoo SAKI received approval from the MSP Forensics Lab to resubmit the victim’s SAK for further testing. read more
Why Storing Evidence in the Cloud is Safer, Faster and Better

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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
Genealogy Leads to Arrest in 1984 Rape, Attempted Murder

The suspect attempted to discard the victim’s body in a nearby creek. The victim laid still in the creek until they were able to seek help. read more
Victim's Body Identified 45 Years After Suspect Confessed to the Murder

Initial attempts at extracting DNA and developing an STR profile were unsuccessful, and later attempts were only able to develop a minimal STR profile. read more
Opioid Strike Force Makes First Arrest in Maine

An osteopathic physician charged with illegally distributing opioids and other controlled substances marked the first arrest by the New England Prescription Opioid Strike Force. read more
Sandline, Cellebrite Partnership Supports University's Digital Forensics Program

The collaboration between Cellebrite and Sandline will also help train the next generation of forensic practitioners and give students firsthand experience in using relevant solutions at the University of New Haven. read more
'Virtual Autopsy' Shows Ill 17th Century Toddler was Hidden from the Sun

A team of scientists based in Germany have examined a 17th century child mummy, using cutting-edge science alongside historical records to shed new light on Renaissance childhood. read more
Three Victims, One County: Genealogy Gives Names Back to 3 Unidentified Bodies

Thanks to the relentless review of cold cases by a lieutenant at the Benton County (Arkansas) Sheriff’s Office and a March 2021 meeting with Othram, investigators have now identified previously unidentified remains of three homicide victims dating back over 40 years ago. read more
DDP's Apprentice Program Identifies 2004 John Doe

This case was assigned to DNA Doe Project’s first summer apprentice program where 8 apprentice genetic genealogists worked under the supervision of experienced lead volunteers to learn and practice the techniques used by the DNA Doe Project on an actual case. read more
Exhumations Resume for DNA to ID Tulsa Race Massacre Victims

Some of the 19 bodies exhumed for testing in an effort to identify victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and then reburied in an Oklahoma cemetery will be removed again starting Wednesday to gather more DNA. read more
DoD Cyber Academy Trains International Students

DC3 functions as a designated federal cyber center and a DOD Center of Excellence for digital and multimedia forensics. read more
Study: More Green Spaces Means Less Crime

Maintaining green parks and gardens in cities has the potential to lower the risk of crime, new research suggests. read more
Visualization Tool Could Help Law Enforcement Identify Human Trafficking

A new data visualization tool could assist law enforcement agencies working to combat human trafficking by identifying patterns in online escort advertisements that often indicate illegal activity. read more
Marshall Debuts Expanded Digital Forensics Lab

With 800 additional square feet of space, the now 1,400-square-foot lab accommodates more space for Marshall students to complete internships with the state police. read more