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The Proliferation of Video Evidence and the Importance of Proper Handling

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In today’s interconnected world, nearly everyone is captured on some kind of video during their daily routines. Whether it’s through the lens of a surveillance camera, a smartphone, or a dashboard camera, the omnipresence of recording devices has had a huge impact on investigations. When it comes to... read more
Informant Helps Texas Police Make Murder Arrest for Woman Missing Since 1999

Thanks to the help of an informant police in Texas have found the remains of a woman who has been missing for more than 25 years and arrested and charged her ex-boyfriend with her murder. read more
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Collier County Sheriff’s Office & FBI Team with Othram to Identify a 1978 Homicide Victim

In June 1978, the remains of an unidentified individual were discovered in a shallow grave half a mile south of Alligator Alley, located in Collier County, Florida. Alligator Alley is a stretch of I-75 that spans 80 miles cutting through the Everglades between Naples and Fort Lauderdale. read more
Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Team with Othram to Identify a 1991 Doe

In February 1991, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to a report of human remains found at Houda Point near Trinidad. A human mandible was recovered after a search of the area. An STR profile was developed from the mandible and entered into state and national DNA databases. read more
Yakima Police Department Teams with Othram to Identify a 1977 Homicide Victim

In July 1977, the remains of an unidentified individual were discovered in Yakima, Washington. Yakima is situated approximately 140 miles southeast of Seattle. An employee who worked at a hardware store contacted police after noticing a distinct odor coming from a parked vehicle in a parking lot ... read more
New DNA Techniques Helps Nab Convicted Rapist

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New DNA technology has helped Detectives in the United Kingdom solve the rape of a 14-year old in 2006 in Bedford, pinpointing a convicted rapist currently serving jail time for a separate rape as the suspect. read more
Investigators Identify 1982 Muir Woods National Monument John Doe Using Genetic Genealogy

A collaboration between law enforcement and Othram has resulted in the identification of a 1982 cold case victim found in the Muir Woods National Monument. Utilizing modern genetic genealogy, the team created a geological profile of the victim ultimately providing new leads to law enforcement. read more
Police Solve Murder From 1986 Involving Florida Gym

Police have used fingerprints left at the scene of a 1986 murder of a Florida paramedic and bodybuilder to finally identify the killer, a major twist on who they originally thought was the murderer. read more
Leading the way in Cloud Integration and Accuracy

This webinar explores cloud ABIS solutions, illuminating how IDEMIA’s Multi-Biometric Identification System (MBIS) is leading efforts in this domain and reshaping the landscape. read more
New Report Shows Colorado Forensic Investigator Omitted Facts, Tampered With DNA

A new report from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) shows former forensic analyst Yvonne "Missy" Woods committed a slew of errors in her work including omitting facts and altering DNA tests during her 29 year career. read more
Study Reveals Alarming Levels of Drug Residue on U.S. Currency

A new study led by Thomas Jefferson University researchers has found that American currency carries much more than germs on its surface. The study used a new method of analysis to examine one-dollar bills collected from 13 cities across the U.S. Fentanyl, a potent opioid, was detected on 63% of the ... read more
Virginia Attorney General Secures Third Writ of Actual Innocence

The Virginia Court of Appeals announced today that it issued a writ of actual innocence to Marvin Grimm, who was wrongfully convicted of murder, abduction, and sodomy in Richmond City Circuit Court in 1976. The Court agreed with the Office of the Attorney General and attorneys for Mr. Grimm that ... read more
Forensic Science to Help Farmers Foil Sheep Attacks

An exciting new forensic research project run by Liverpool John Moores University is working with farmers, police, vets and industry to improve the collection of offending dog DNA from attacked livestock. read more
Montgomery County Police Close 23-Year-Old Cold Case in the Murder of Leslie Preer

Montgomery County Police Department Teams with Othram to Identify the Suspect in 2001 Murder of Leslie Preer read more