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21 New Coffins Found in Search for Tulsa Massacre Victims
The coffins, then the remains, will be examined to see if they match reports from 1921 that the victims were males buried in plain caskets. read more
Lawyers for Arizona Death Row Inmate File New Appeal
They said Hooper was convicted and sentenced on unreliable witness testimony, no physical evidence links him to the crime and an analysis of key fingerprint and DNA evidence was scientifically unavailable at the time of his trial. read more
Whole Genome Targeting, Phenotypic Data Give 1800’s 'Vampire' a Face
If any kids dressed as vampires come to your door tonight requesting candy, they probably won’t look like the 19th century “vampire” in this reconstruction. read more
Genealogy Gives Name to the Oldest Unidentified Homicide Victim in Massachusetts
The victim’s hands were missing, presumably removed by her killer so she could not be identified through fingerprints, and her head was nearly severed from her body. read more
Coroner's Office to Hire Opioid-focused Forensic Analyst
The Charleston County Coroner’s Office will work to improve inter-county opioid investigation protocols, faster uploading of data to national stakeholder databases, and more accurate reginal opioid death statistics which will be provided to local, state, and federal agencies that analyze opioid-... read more
$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