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Team Finds Evidence of Cannibalism 18,000 Years Ago

Signs of human remains from the Maszycka Cave in southern Poland being manipulated indicate systematic dissection of the deceased, as well as cannibalism. read more
Universities Investing in More Degrees to Keep Up with Growing Forensics Industry

The industry is experiencing a simultaneous expansion of forensic courses and degrees across colleges and universities nationwide. read more
Cold Case Unit Identifies Deceased Offender in 1984 Homicide

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Cold Case Unit have identified a deceased offender in a 40-year-old homicide cold case investigation. read more
Othram Announces Project 525 to Identify Missing and Murdered Children

Othram is proud to announce the launch of a new project focused on the identification of 525 unidentified children. The project name and initial scope commemorates National Missing Children's Day, held each year on May 25. read more
CBI Launches Public Dashboard to Track Progress on Sexual Assault Kit Backlog

The sexual assault case backlog, currently at approximately 1,400 cases, has been significantly impacted by the demands of the Yvonne “Missy” Woods internal investigation. read more
Study is Largest-ever Examination of Brady Violations

In 1963, the U.S. Supreme Court held in the case Brady v. Maryland that prosecutors must turn over any evidence favorable to a criminal defendant prior to trial. This rule is routinely violated, including in many high-profile cases. read more
AI Tool Could Enhance Forensic Investigations of Traumatic Brain Injuries

In forensic investigations, determining whether an impact could have caused a reported injury is crucial for legal proceedings, yet there is currently no standardized, quantifiable approach to do this. read more
Colorado Bill Would Require Reporting of Misconduct at CBI

Colorado lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill last week that aims to strengthen the rules for reporting and investigating misconduct at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) crime laboratory in the wake of the Yvonne “Missy” Woods scandal. read more
Advanced DNA Techniques ID Suspect in 1990 Park Murder

Evidence collected from Jon Lipari, who died by suicide in Oregon in November 2024, was linked to the victim Maria Weidhofer. read more
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Police and Othram Team to ID Missing Jane Doe

For months after her disappearance, investigators with the Rapid City Police Department collaborated with various tribal and private entities to generate leads about her whereabouts. read more
Investigators Seek New Leads in 1983 Cold Case

Despite years of investigative genealogy, media outreach and social media posts, she remained unidentified for more than 40 years. read more
BIA Launches Operation Spirit Return to Help Solve Missing and Unidentified Person Cases

The Bureau of Indian Affairs announced that the Office of Justice Services has launched Operation Spirit Return, an initiative to help solve missing and unidentified person cases involving American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States. read more
AFDIL Brings New SNP Capture Method Online

By bringing this new SNP capture method online, AFDIL can support expeditious DNA identifications using our existing FRS DNA database. read more
Unique ‘Sexome’ Could Help Solve Sex Crimes

Scientists show that bacterial species are transferred between both individuals during sexual intercourse, and these species can be traced to a sexual partner's unique genital microbiome. read more
Sex Offender Charged With Another Murder After Genealogy Identifies Missing Woman

In September 2021, a hiker found a human skull while walking along the Chautauqua Rails. An extensive search was organized and the remains of another woman were also found. read more