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Genealogy Identifies Guatemala Native Found in 2008

After nearly two decades, the remains of a teenager found in 2008 on the Tohono O’odham Nation have been identified as Maria Eluvia Mendez Morales from San Marcos, Guatemala. read more
Texas Sheriff’s Office Upgrades to M-Vac System

The Bell County Sheriff’s Office will host the instrument and will assist other law enforcement agencies. read more
French Forensic Experts Lead Training in the Balkins

The visit occurred while French colleagues were preparing the launch of the National Forensic Police School, a new institution that aims to integrate modern crime scene investigation practices into training curricula that will serve to prepare new generations of excelling technicians. read more
Fort Worth Police Crime Lab Clears Rape Kit Backlog Ahead of Schedule

Within six months, the crime lab successfully eliminated a backlog of 898 sexual assault kits. read more
Police Encourage Community to Participate in Genetic Genealogy Efforts

The Northern Territory Police Force is encouraging members of the public to consider participating, helping to bring answers to families and giving long-term missing persons a chance at being identified. read more
Addressing the Human Element of DNA Analysis

Although forensic scientists who examine evidence are highly skilled and trained, they are subject to the same cognitive shortcomings that all people have. read more
Forensic Graphology: The Silent Witness in Cold Case Investigations

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Forensic graphology, when executed by trained professionals, functions as a behavioral biometric—a measurable imprint of the mind’s state, comparable in evidentiary value to voice stress analysis and forensic linguistics. read more
Genealogy Identifies Homicide Victim with Multiple Skull Fractures

It is unclear when he died and the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the cases as a homicide. read more
Study Opens Door to Stronger Forensic Evidence in Bombing Cases

Scientists have taken a first step toward understanding how a range of contextual factors influence how bomb residue transfers to the hands of suspects. read more
Fingerprint on Cigarette Pack Points to Suspect in 1977 Murder

No suspects were identified at the time, and the case went cold until a fingerprint found on one of Ralston’s cigarette packs was found to match Sims in August 2024. read more
Genealogy Identifies Homicide Victim Whose Remains were Scattered

The package contained skeletal remains and an anonymous letter. The letter gave directions leading to more human remains. It is unclear how the majority of her remains were found 45 miles from her home or how her skull was found almost 100 miles away. read more
Tulsa Police Find New Fentanyl Formulation on the Streets

The Tulsa forensic laboratory has detected the presence of medetomidine, a powerful veterinary sedative, in fentanyl mixtures. read more
Study Finds Leadership-backed Training Key to Better Policing

A new study offers compelling evidence for a path forward: procedural justice training for police officers, backed by leadership support, can significantly improve officer behavior and strengthen community trust. read more
Study Seeks Reform by Holding Perpetrators of Sex Crimes ‘Accountable’

A criminal justice professor is committed to reforming how sex crimes are handled by seeking to better understand the behavior, patterns and criminal histories of offenders identified as suspects. read more
Othram Identifies Man who Died by Suicide in 2020

The cause of death was determined to be self-inflicted, and no suicide note or identifying documents were found on the decedent. read more