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Would-be Purchasers of Firearms in Baltimore's Underground Gun Market Face Obstacles
A small survey conducted by researchers found that more than half of respondents who reported having attempted to acquire a firearm in Baltimore’s underground firearm market in the prior six months were unsuccessful. read more
Wrongfully Convicted Missouri Man Gets $8 Million Settlement
A southeastern Missouri city has agreed to an $8 million settlement in a lawsuit filed by a man who spent 17 years in prison for murder before the state Supreme Court overturned his conviction. read more
Algorithm Compares DNA Data Against Dental Traits
Researchers have developed a method to uncover dental traits revealing genetic relationships in humans, serving as proxy for DNA. read more
‘Flexibility’ of Your DNA Helps Regulate Fearful Memories
The ability to extinguish fearful memories in this way relies on the flexibility of your DNA, specifically Z-DNA, according to a new study. read more
Forensic Specialists Try To Give Answers to Kosovo Families 21 Years After Serb Conflict
Forensic work that uses satellite imagery to locate possible remains is expected to be completed this summer at a large quarry site in southern Serbia. read more
Remains Found in 2009 Could Belong to Missing Alabama Man
Skeletal remains found more than a decade ago could belong to a missing Alabama man, authorities said. read more
To Test their Cybercrime Knowledge, Students Take Witness Stand in Virtual Courtroom
With COVID-19 cyberscams rampant, industry pros from firms worldwide watch as USC digital forensics students show their crime-fighting smarts in front of a real-life judge online. read more
Law Enforcement Ties, Long Delay Complicate Arbery Case
A newly appointed investigative agency and prosecutor must untangle the criminal investigation, build a case and make up for lost time. read more
1987 Cold Case Gets Facial Reconstruction, Anthropology Exams and DNA, Isotope Testing
An initial autopsy, forensic anthropology and dental examinations failed to identify the man or create any additional leads. read more
Q&A: Life as an FBI Field Photographer
It’s a career FBI Jacksonville Field Photographer Jon Fletcher has enjoyed for nearly a decade, following an equally long career in photojournalism. read more
Women in Forensics: Real-Life Forensic Superhero Solves Crime While Helping the Community
The intersection of comics with forensics and STEM is indisputable. Superheroes are known for using their powers to solve crime while they fight with villains to keep their community safe. That’s what forensic specialists do, too. read more
Cold Cases Get Colder as Coronavirus Pandemic Wears On
Cold cases are getting colder. Detectives are struggling to connect with victims through thick masks, and investigators accustomed to wearing plainclothes are digging out their dusty uniforms for patrol duty as the coronavirus pandemic rages. read more
University Restructures Criminal Justice Program to Accommodate Broader Career Goals
The University of Texas at Tyler has restructured its undergraduate criminal justice program to include new, high-demand degree concentrations and courses. read more
New Genetic Genealogy Technique Can Separate DNA Mixtures
A recent arrest made in a 30-year-old murder is an absolute “game-changer”—it is the first case using whole genome sequencing to separate mixtures. read more
Two New Forensic DNA Standards Added to the OSAC Registry
These new standards include detailed requirements for conducting validation studies, developing protocols from them and verifying that those protocols work correctly. read more