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Toronto Police, Othram Identify 1993 Serial Rapist

In May 1987, a woman was raped at knifepoint by an unknown man in her Toronto apartment. Nearly six years later in 1993, a young woman was attacked by an unknown man while she was on a walking path in Oakville. The person responsible for the assault of both women was unknown for decades. read more
Now-identified Doe is Last Known Victim of Serial Killer Shelly Brooks

The woman, a confessed victim of Detroit serial killer Shelly Brooks, could not be identified. read more
Ramapo IGG Center Teams with Retired Investigators Guild to Solve More Crimes

The Ramapo College of New Jersey Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center and the Retired Investigators Guild are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership aimed at addressing one of the most pressing challenges in law enforcement: unsolved violent crime. read more
New Strontium Map of Sub-Saharan Africa will Help Forensic Experts

The map will help archaeologists, conservation scientists, and forensics experts match artifacts and plant, animal, and human remains found at locations around the world back to their most likely region of origin within Africa, offering new insights on issues ranging from the history of the ... read more
Must-haves for Every Crime Scene Toolkit
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Forensic Evidence Collection & Transport Must-haves Assure that evidence for your next case is collected and transported to the lab with ease. This list of suggested essentials will round out your evidence collection toolkit. read more
How To Collect a Buccal Cell Sample
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Buccal sample collection for genetic testing and genealogy. Many answers can be revealed through genetic testing — whether it be for family health history or for genealogy purposes. The key to an effective testing is careful specimen collection. read more
DNA Evidence Collection Checklist
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Collection of DNA Evidence for Analysis DNA evidence comes in many forms, don’t miss your chance to properly collect and transport evidence to the lab. Use this checklist to be sure not to miss any valuable sample opportunities. read more
Study: Blowflies Can Retain DNA Evidence from Crime Scenes

A new study has shown that blowflies can inadvertently collect and retain DNA evidence from sexual assault crime scenes. read more
Genealogy Solves Cold Case Rapes of 11-Year-Old Girls

On June 22, 1988, two 11-year-old girls were sexually assaulted during a sleepover in a playhouse attic on a property in Port Angeles, Wash. read more
Woman Identified 33 Years After Homicide; 15 Years After Her Murderer Released from Prison

One of the defendants pleaded guilty in September 1992 to manslaughter in the first degree and received a sentence of 8 1/3 to 25 years in jail. He was released in 2009. read more
Students, Othram Team to ID Man Missing Since 2018

While SEMO students learned valuable investigative skills by searching missing persons databases and conducting records research, Othram’s in-house forensic genetic genealogy team worked to develop new leads in the case. read more
NIJ: Anticipated Forensic Research Interests in 2025

Interests include: policing practices, drug market trends, emerging technology for law enforcement, school safety and more. read more
FBI to Discuss Rule Change in National Rapid DNA Webinar

A National Rapid DNA webinar is scheduled for Monday, January 13 at 12 pm EST. During the webinar, the FBI, FBINAA, and other notable speakers will discuss a significant FBI rule change. read more
The Role of AI in Identifying and Honoring Victims of War

The loss of life is an undeniable and tragic reality affecting all parties to armed conflicts raging across the world. Thousands of unidentified victims are left in a state of decomposition. read more
How the Innocence Project Fought for Justice in 2024

From strengthening compensation laws to limiting the misuse of technology by law enforcement, these reforms represent steps toward a more equitable legal system for everyone. read more