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Obtaining Forensic Evidence from Pipe Bombs
Depending on who is assembling them, pipe bombs can be a treasure trove of forensic information. Even the most careful bomber is likely to leave behind genetic material that could be used to identify them, including DNA through sweat, saliva, hair or skin cells. There could also be fingerprints. read more
Grant Supports Increased Access to SANE Services on Penn State Campus
The proposal outlines a plan that includes working with Penn State University Park and Commonwealth Campuses and other higher education institutions throughout Pennsylvania. read more
Oregon Decriminalizes Small Amounts of Hard Drugs, Other States Move Forward on Marijuana
A nationwide push to relax drug laws took a significant step forward Tuesday as more states legalized marijuana for adults and voters made Oregon the first state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of street drugs such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine. read more
Kevin Richardson, of Exonerated Five, Receives Honorary Degree from Syracuse
Kevin Richardson, a member of the Exonerated Five, will receive Syracuse University's first honorary undergraduate degree. The honorary bachelor of fine arts in music will be formally conferred at the University’s Commencement ceremony. read more
ICYMI: Capillary Electrophoresis: Overcoming the Hurdles of Current Technologies
Casework labs work with extremely challenging samples due to the conditions under which the DNA is collected. These labs require very sensitive, robust STR kits that work in the presence of inhibitors. read more
Texas College Launches One-of-a-kind Macro Forensics Photography Course
Forensics Macro Photography focuses on using cutting-edge technology to identify human remains, specifically using photography to collect fingerprints and digital technology for a quicker identification. read more
Police, Othram Partner to ID City Woman Found in Rural Missouri
Grace Doe was found restrained with six different types of bindings: nylon and lead ropes, coaxial and telephone cables, paracord, and clothesline. read more
More Problems at DC Forensic Lab—Ballistics Falsely Linked Two Killings
The hits keep coming for the D.C. forensic laboratory—this time in the firearms division. Today, WTOP News in D.C. published partial results from an audit begun in January 2020. read more
International Study: COVID-19 A 'Golden Opportunity' for Terror Organizations
Following the attacks in France, this new study shows terrorists are using the pandemic as an opportunity to grow stronger, and ISIS have shown interest in biological warfare. read more
Poachers Beware: New Gel Electrophoresis Method Can Accurately ID Degraded DNA from Aged Ivory
The miniscule amount of DNA contained in elephant husks already makes detection difficult—add in analysis of small pieces and the task becomes monumental. But that didn’t stop a team of international researchers from developing a new test to give customs agents a leg up. read more
Feds to Execute Woman Who Killed Victim, Cut Baby from Womb
A woman convicted of fatally strangling a pregnant woman, cutting her body open and kidnapping her baby is scheduled to be the first female inmate put to death by the U.S. government in more than six decades. read more
After 46 Years, Missoula Law Enforcement, FBI and Othram ID 5-Year-Old's Killer
Search parties combed the area throughout the night, but as the hours passed, hope of finding the little girl plummeted with falling snow. Siobhan’s body was found two days later stuffed into a snowy culvert; she had been sexually assaulted and stabbed to death. read more
Genetic Genealogy Leads to Arrest in 1969 San Diego Rape, Murder
A 75-year-old Pennsylvanian was arrested for the 1969 rape and murder of a young mother in Southern California, authorities said. read more
Louisiana State Police Leader Retiring Amid Controversy
The head of the Louisiana State Police will retire at the end of the month amid ongoing questions about his handling of the in-custody death of a Black man last year, a case that has drawn accusations of a cover-up and is now the subject of a federal civil rights investigation. read more