Forensic Resources

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

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

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

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

LSU cybersecurity researchers are developing a new tool, called HookTracer, to speed up cybercrime investigations using AI. read more

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

Although investigators found some clothing near the recovered remains, there were no identifying documents or clues as to who the man was. read more

“I cannot think of an area where a nurse wouldn’t encounter a patient who could have a forensic issue,” she said. “Every nurse needs to have some basic forensic nursing training.” read more