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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
Othram Identifies Remains of Child Murdered in 1960s
A young girl, whose remains were discovered in Honolulu, Hawaii in 2014, has been identified as Mary Sue Fink, born April 29, 1959. read more
Bipartisan FGG Bill Named After Carla Walker
The Carla Walker Act would dedicate federal grant funds to support forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) DNA analysis to help solve previously unsolvable cold cases. read more
NIST Publishes Report on DNA Mixture Interpretation Methods
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has published DNA Mixture Interpretation: A Scientific Foundation Review. This report reviews the methods that forensic laboratories use to interpret evidence containing a mixture of DNA from two or more people. read more
Over 1,000 Cases Impacted by Misconduct from Former CBI Forensic Scientist
After 14 months of investigation, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has completed its review of former forensic scientist Yvonne “Missy” Woods. read more
Genealogy IDs Suspect in 1991 Assault of Child, Police Believe There are More Victims
The Plano Police Department identified and arrested Nicholas Ray Carney, a 64-year-old man, as the suspect in the 1991 abduction and sexual assault of an 8-year-old child. Carney has also been linked to a similar case in Dallas from 1999, and the police have reason to believe there are more victims. read more
Othram Uses DNA, Genealogy from 2005 Murder to Identify Suspect
After nearly two decades, a person responsible for the murder of 42-year-old Suzanna Alvarado has been identified and arrested. read more
Australian Police Release Image of Elf Suspect
The AFP is urging members of the public to be on the lookout for an elf suspected of causing Christmas chaos in homes and workplaces across Australia, with forensic experts releasing a "facefit" composition to help track him down. read more
How One State’s Repeal of a Prison ‘Pay-to-Stay’ Law Could Guide National Reform
Research shows that charging inmates for their time in prison worsens economic hardship in marginalized communities, hinders rehabilitation efforts and fails to offset incarceration costs to the state. read more
Forensic’s Top 10 News Articles of 2024
As we prepare for the holiday season and rapidly approaching new year, let’s take a look back at Forensic’s most read news of 2024 while reflecting on how far forensic science has come in the last 12 months. read more