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Scott Peterson Murder Convictions Ordered Re-examined
The California Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a second look at Scott Peterson’s conviction for killing his pregnant wife and unborn son, less than two months after it overturned his death penalty. read more
Concerns About Violence Increase in California Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been linked to an estimated 110,000 firearm purchases in California and increases in individuals' worries about violence. read more
Her Name was Emma: Delaware Police ID 3-Year-Old Victim a Year Later
More than a year after her remains were found on a softball field in Delaware, police have two persons of interest in custody regarding the death of 3-year-old Emma Cole—her mother, Kristie Haas, and stepfather Brandon Haas. read more
Florida Sheriff's Office Launches Cold Case Unit
With the advances in science and technology, Sheriff Rick Staly’s vision was to create a full-time unit in an effort to provide dedicated and focused attention to these old and unsolved cases. read more
Demineralization DNA Testing Technology Used on 1930 Remains
After partnering with Dr. Julie Schablitsky, the lab successfully utilized their bone testing method to extract DNA from the nails of a mummified, unidentified female from the 1930s. read more
Hot Desert, Cold Cases: Mark Papp
"This one stands out to me because this victim was doing nothing but trying to go home after work," the detective said. read more
Study: Black Police Officers Disproportionately Disciplined for Misconduct
An examination of racial differences in the disciplining of police officers in three of the largest U.S. cities consistently found that Black officers were more frequently disciplined for misconduct than White officers. read more
Second Search for 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Victims to Begin Next Week
Forensic anthropologists will commence a second search for the remains of victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre on Monday, Oct. 19, after a previous attempt to recover remains was unsuccessful this past summer. read more
DNA Extracted From Rare Remains Sheds Light on Human Lineages
Rosseirys "Ro" De La Rosa is helping analyze DNA that she extracted from ancient bones unearthed in Uruguay — the remains of an Indigenous people known as the Charrúa. read more
Trump Inks Law Addressing Missing, Murdered Native Americans
President Donald Trump on Saturday signed a bill named for a Fargo murder victim to address cases of missing and murdered Native Americans. read more
A Year After DNA Hit and Guilty Plea, Nurse Gets 65 Years for Two Brutal Rapes
Parabon Nanolabs helped identify the DNA that led Virginia police to Jesse Bjerke, who eventually pleaded guilty to rape. read more
Study Ties Gun Purchases to Fear of Firearm Regulations, Kicks Off Major Research
A new study applying a data science methodology of state-by-state data to infer causal relationships finds that the decision to purchase a gun is driven by a concern about stricter regulations on gun purchase and ownership—more than by a desire to protect oneself after a mass shooting. read more
New Report Brings Forward Options, but Fate of Austin DNA Lab Still Unclear
Four years after an audit found severe issues at the Austin Police Department Forensic Services Division DNA Lab that led to an immediate shutdown, the conversation on what to do with the embattled laboratory continues. read more
Hot Desert, Cold Cases: Freddy Aguilar
It was August 28, 2010. A 14-year-old Federico Aguilar—Freddy to his family and friends—had spent the night at a friend's house near 47th Street and Roeser Road when two suspects entered the home and started shooting. read more
Weekend Symposium Will Focus on Remains Found Under Texas Chapel
The public symposium on the archeological findings at Oakwood Cemetery Chapel will take place online October 9-10, 2020. Registration is free and open to the public. read more