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University Opens State-of-the-Art Forensic Lab

USC Salkehatchie celebrated the opening of a new forensic science lab at its Allendale campus, marking a significant advancement in criminal justice education in the Lowcountry. read more
Interesting Read: Article Says FBI Urged AAFS to Cancel Presentation

Based on documents the media outlet obtained, The Intercept has published an article that says an FBI official urged AAFS to cancel a conference presentation titled “Taking on the FBI.” read more
2025 Forensic Suppliers Guide & Industry Resource
Suppliers Guide
The 2025 Forensic Suppliers Guide & Industry Resource makes it easy to locate information on products and technologies used across the forensic and law enforcement industries. Download your free copy today. read more
Corpses and Corpse Flowers: The Scent of Decomposition

Over the years, Thurn’s research has focused on the chemical profile of human remains, and how this profile changes. The aim is to develop technology that can help locate victims of mass disasters. read more
Rapid DNA Evidence Coming to CODIS

The FBI has approved changes to the Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic Laboratories to allow DNA evidence profiles generated by Rapid DNA analysis to be searched against CODIS. read more
Genealogy Identifies Skeletal Remains Found in 1997

A reference DNA sample was collected from a possible relative and compared to the DNA profile of the unknown woman using KinSNP rapid relationship testing. read more
University's New Digital Forensics Lab will Offer Data Recovery Services

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point opened its new Digital Forensics and Recovery Analysis Lab to provide students with hands-on experience and the opportunity to work on real-world cases. read more
FBI, CISA, and UK NCSC Release Guidance on Digital Forensics

New guidelines encourage device manufacturers to include and enable standard logging and forensic features that are robust and secure by default. read more
Sociological Research Reveals How Immigrants Can Reduce Crime

Research demonstrates that cities with higher immigrant populations tend to have lower crime rates. This is because immigrants create strong social networks and community cohesion, diminishing the likelihood of crime. read more
CODIS Hit Leads to Arrest in 2005 Cold Case Murder

Investigators in Salt Lake County (Utah) have arrested a suspect in the 2005 cold case murder of Jason Royter after a recent CODIS hit. read more
IGG Students Link Skull in Attorney's Office to Historic Lineage

A human skull that was on display in a New Hampshire attorney’s office has been connected to a family line dating back more than 200 years ago. read more
DNA from Murder Weapon Ties Suspect to 1989 Murder

In January 2025, 61-year-old Joseph Andrew Jacquez was arrested for the murder of Mary Ann Daniels after DNA collected from the actual instrument used in her death was identified as belonging to Jacquez. read more
Genealogy Restores 'Judy Doe's' Name in 1984 Cold Case

Hill was not in any database as "missing" due to remains being found in Little Rock, Arizona that were misidentified as Hill by a family member sometime in 1981 or 1982. read more
Researchers Find Third-hand Exposure to Meth in Cars

Environmental health experts have found most surfaces in a car retain traces of methamphetamine after it’s been smoked in the vehicle, putting subsequent users of the car at risk of third-hand exposure to the drug. read more
Study: Firearm-related Hospitalizations Dropped Before the Pandemic, Then Shot Up

Firearm injuries that sent victims to the hospital had gone down steadily over the five years before the COVID-19 pandemic began, but reversed course sharply over the next two years. read more