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FBI Richmond Identifies Suspect in 1996 Shenandoah National Park Double Murder

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Richmond Field Office and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia announce a suspect has been identified in the murders of two women in the Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, in May 1996. read more
After two decades, Christmas Jane Doe (2003) is Identified

In December 2003, the remains of an unidentified individual were discovered in a wooded area that is frequented by hunters in Christmas, Florida. Two garbage men made the discovery while working their normal route off of Taylor Creek Road in the small community located just east of Orlando. The ... read more
New Report Projects Massive Investment in Forensic Technology

The expectation is that the forensic technology industry will be well-funded and innovative in the coming years, which is attributed to the growing complexity of crime. read more
Divers Find Man, Vehicle Submerged in New Jersey Waterway Since 1982

Officials have confirmed the remains of a New Jersey man and his vehicle missing for more than four decades in a local creek. The United States Search Corps (USC) have located the car and the remains of Charles "Chip" Murphy, who has been missing since 1982, in a creek in New Jersey. read more
Sheriff Credits Podcast in Identifying 1975 “Mr. X” Cold Case Victim

Sheriff Hobart Lewis (of the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office in SC) held a press conference announcing a significant breakthrough in the cold case formerly known as "Mr. X." This case, which originated in 1975, involved the discovery of an unidentified body by a hunter near Hwy 20 and Blakely ... read more
VR technology could revolutionize fire scene investigation

A new protocol for capturing fire and crime scenes using VR technology is being developed by forensic scientists at the University of Dundee’s Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science (LRCFS), using footage of real fire scenes. read more
Update: Reward for New Leads in Cold Case in Fresno County

Fresno County Sheriff's Office officials report that they are hoping to generate new leads in a cold case. Valley Crime Stoppers has secured a private cash donation of $10,000 to go toward the investigation into the death of 19-year-old Angel Zuniga of Fresno. This has been added to Crime Stoppers’ ... read more
Ancient DNA Reveals Insights into Victims of Mayan Sacrifice

In a new analysis of ancient DNA from the remains of victims thought to be ritually sacrificed and then deposited in an underground chamber, discovered some surprising insights. read more
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Fake or Real? Detecting AI Images from a Forensic Lens

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When explicit deepfakes of Taylor Swift flooded the internet, it was a stunning and eye-opening moment. If the biggest popstar in the world can be a victim of sexual exploitation, any of us can. The social ramifications of generative AI used for horrible acts are already here – now society must come... read more
After 31 years, Orange County John Doe is Identified

A man, whose partial remains were discovered by two hunters in Orange County, Florida, has been identified as 48-year-old Richard Wick. read more
New Screening Method to Detect Drugs and Poisons Postmortem

The Miami-Dade medical examiner’s office has developed a quick method to screen fluids for hundreds of drugs simultaneously, improving workflow. read more
Multiple Comparisons in Wire Cuts Increase Forensic Error Rates

Researchers found the odds of a false match significantly increase when examiners make millions of comparisons in a quest to match wires found at a crime scene with the tools allegedly used to cut them. read more
Fake or Real? Detecting AI Images from a Forensic Lens

The social ramifications of generative AI used for horrible acts are already here – now society must come to grips with it and lawmakers must act quickly. As lawmakers wake up and quickly put laws in place that hold these perpetrators accountable, we conducted research to look at what these images ... read more
2015 Jane Doe Discovered in Setauket, NY, Identified

In March 2015, the skeletal remains of an unidentified individual were discovered by a hiker off a bicycle path in Setauket, New York. Setauket is a community on the North Shore of Long Island. read more