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DNA Doe Project Identifies John Does from 1985 and 2012
The DNA Doe Project has identified the body of a man after nearly 40 years, in addition to skeletal remains recovered in 2012. read more
Facial Reconstruction, Genealogy Give 1980 John Doe Back His Name
In July 2023, as part of the Doe Cold Case Project, the body of John Doe #3 (1980) was exhumed, and the investigation into his identity and the circumstances surrounding his death was re-opened. read more
Ottawa Police Use Genetic Genealogy for First Time to ID Suspect in 1996 Homicide
After nearly three decades, the suspect in the 1996 homicide of Christopher Smith of Ottawa, Canada has been identified and arrested. read more
University Awarded Green Chemistry Certification
Hofstra received a Certificate of Leadership from the organization Beyond Benign. This award recognizes the university’s work in fostering sustainability in chemistry education. read more
Declaration Calls for Data-Driven Forensics to Spearhead Fight Against Fake Science
FoSci is a forensic, data-driven initiative to uphold scientific integrity and public trust in science. It combines forensic investigation and scientometrics, which is the study of how research is shared and built upon. read more
Digital Evidence, LE Training and Partnerships are Key to Combating Human Trafficking
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In January 2024, The Exodus Road joined a landmark commitment to accelerate investigations of crimes against children and online exploitation through a first-of-its-kind effort with Raven, NCMEC and Cellebrite. read more
'Angel Baby' Doe Identified, Mother Cannot Be Charged with Murder
The cause of death was drowning, and the manner of death was homicide. The infant was given the name “Angel Baby.” read more
Oldest U.S. John Does: Project to Identify America's First Veterans Begins
As a continuation of the Camden Burials campaign begun in 2022, the company is now undertaking the genetic genealogy analysis of some of the 'The Fourteen' as they became known. read more
Nearly $4 Million to Start Cold Case Project, Continue Investigations in Dallas
The creation of the Cold Case Initiative Project will divide responsibilities between two dedicated units: the SAKI Unit and the soon-to-be-formed Cold Case Homicide Unit. read more
Genealogy ID's Homicide Victim 36 Years After Skull Found in River
It was determined that the man's head was dismembered from his body. Investigators also concluded that the man was a victim of homicide. read more
Cold Case Team Analyzing Evidence that May Link More Women to Serial Killer Warren Forrest
CCSO investigators are working to analyze trace evidence, including hair and nail samples recovered from Forrest’s van, which was used in several of his crimes. read more
Genealogy Identifies Man Found in Woods Years after Death
A forensic reconstruction depicting how the man may have looked during his life was developed and images were released to the public in hopes that it would generate leads about his identity. read more
Reanalysis of Evidence, Funded by Cold Case Grant, Leads to Suspect in 2003 Murder
Cabello, who had previously been in a relationship with a relative of Wilton but was not otherwise known to be associated with her, was linked to the case earlier this year following further DNA evidence analysis. read more
Rep Puts Forth Two Bills to Advocate for Rape Survivors in 2025
As the 2025 legislative session fast approaches, Indiana State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn has unveiled two of the 10 bills she intends to file this session, both supporting sexual assault survivors. read more
How Efficient is Your DNA Extraction Method? Tips to Maximize Profiling Success
Increasing the quality and quantity of extracted DNA improves the chances of successful downstream PCR and genotyping, which is especially important for crime scene evidence with limited DNA. read more