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FBI, Othram Identify Suspect in 1985 Homicide, Rape

An STR profile was eventually developed from evidence collected at the crime scene and entered into CODIS. The CODIS search did not yield a match, and Hokie’s assault and murder went unsolved for decades. read more
Magnet Forensics Integrates NCMEC Data into its Digital Investigation Tools

The technology enables law enforcement agencies to identify critical evidence, speed up investigations and safeguard victims. read more
Study: Electronic Screening for Domestic Violence 10x More Effective than Traditional

A new study shows that electronic health record-based screening, which prioritized confidentiality, was 10 times more effective than traditional oral screening for intimate partner violence. read more
Reexamination Points to Convicted Murderer in 1980 Cold Case

Once reopened, a reexamination of all physical evidence—including audio of a jailhouse informant interview and Tracy’s rape kit—pointed toward one person: convicted murderer Charles Strain. read more
Genealogy Identifies 1989 Baby John Doe

A male infant, found underneath a bridge in 1989, has now been identified after the case was reopened in 2015. read more
Forensic Center Seeks Public Assistance to ID 2022 Remains

The Knoxville Police Department and Knox County Regional Forensic Center are seeking public assistance to help identify a woman whose remains were found in Knoxville in 2022. read more
Othram, QIAGEN Collaborate on Tools, Standards for DNA

As part of this collaboration, the two companies will focus on developing tools and standards that ensure that maximum insight can be gleaned from forensic DNA profiles. read more
Arrest Made in ‘Georgetown Cuddler’ Case 16 Years After First Rape

A man has been arrested in connection with five sexual offenses that occurred in the Georgetown area of the District of Columbia between 2008 and 2012. read more
DNA Recovered 30 Years Later Implicates Suspect in Morgan Nick’s Abduction

A hair recovered from Billy Lincks’ truck 29 years after he allegedly abducted 6-year-old Morgan Nick has been confirmed to belong to the young girl through testing. read more
AI Ramps Up PCR Analysis

The new research discovered significant improvements both in the quality of DNA profiling and more efficient PCR cycling conditions with the use of artificial intelligence methods. read more
Detecting Fentanyl Use Through Mandatory Drug Testing

Researchers develop a more accurate picture of fentanyl use prevalence among people under court-ordered mandatory drug testing. read more
University's Crime Scene House Plays Vital Role in Forensics Degree

UW-Platteville is the first and only public institution in Wisconsin to offer a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Investigation, featuring the only medicolegal death investigation as an emphasis in the region. read more
Netherlands DNA Database Hits New Milestone

The NFI has now developed new software that makes comparisons with the DNA database even faster and more detailed. read more
New Enzyme Reduces Stutter in Forensic DNA Analysis

A novel enzyme developed by research scientists at Promega Corporation will virtually eliminate confounding stutter artifacts in forensic DNA analysis. read more
IGG Helps Exonerate Brothers of 1987 Murder

Even though the DNA evidence did not match the Bintz brothers, a judge sentenced them to life in prison. read more