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Novel Digital PCR Assay will Improve Quantification of DNA

Qiagen has announced a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to develop a novel test for its QIAcuity digital PCR devices that will boost forensics by improving the quantification of DNA in human samples. read more
Cado Security Pioneers Forensics in Distroless Container Environments

Cado Security has announced its revolutionary new capacity to conduct forensic investigations in distroless container environments. This new feature eradicates previous visibility gaps posed by such environments and offers enhanced insight into cloud risk. read more
1977 Colorado Springs Homicide Solved

Murder of teen babysitter in Colorado Springs solved decades later through genetic genealogy DNA analysis using public commercial DNA databases. read more
An Ongoing Crisis: Strengthening ME, Coroner Investigations Across Jurisdictions

After a five-year fact-finding mission, a multi-agency working group has identified a host of problems in the U.S. medical examiner/coroner system, but solutions remain elusive. read more
Police Solve 48-Year-Old Cold Case Using DNA Technology

After nearly five decades, the Lubbock Police Department (LPD) has solved a previously unsolved murder from 1976 using new DNA testing. Texas Rangers next used a SAKI grant in 2021 to investigate and prosecute cold sexual assault cases in the area. Using this grant funding, the Texas Rangers ... read more
Remains Identified in 1994 Coachella Valley Homicide

Hunters in the Colorado Desert near Indio, California, found a body in a shallow grave in March of 1994. Using forensic genetic genealogy, investigators were able to determine the identity of the woman. read more
Arkansas State Crime Laboratory to Launch Forensic Pathology Fellowship Program

In early 2025, the Arkansas State Crime Lab is launching a new Forensic Pathology Fellowship Program. The forensic pathology fellowship program is a collaborative initiative between the ASCL and the Department of Pathology of the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS). The fellowship’s... read more
Ventura Police Department Solves 33-year-old Cold Case Homicide

After over three decades, the Ventura Police Department (VPD) has made a significant breakthrough in the 1991 murder case of Danielle Clause. Using advanced forensic genetic genealogy techniques, law enforcement has identified Larry Devon Welch as the perpetrator, which is a pivotal moment in ... read more
Suspect in 2020 Mississippi Sex Assault Identified

Using standard forensic STR testing, the Mississippi Forensics Laboratory compared a profile from a DNA sample to a profile developed from a DNA sample that was collected from the victim’s sex assault examination. This comparison confirmed that Derrick Washington was the person who sexually ... read more
Genealogy Helps ID Skeletal Remains Found in Woods in 1984

The remains appeared to have been partially charred by a fire in the area in July 1983. read more
Police Release Facial Reconstruction to Public to Help ID Human Remains

The facial reconstruction was developed by a forensic artist with the Texas Department of Public Safety. The University of North Texas Center for Human Identification is currently in the process of utilizing forensic genealogy in an attempt to identify the male. read more
Deceased Husband Suspect in 1989 Homicide of Now-identified Wife

Initially, the individual's sex could not be determined, but later anthropologists suggested that the remains were that of a female who was estimated to be between 21 and 53 years old at the time of her death. read more
Wildlife Forensics: How Science is Helping Combat a Billion-dollar Crime Industry

Around the world, countless species are being driven closer to extinction, in part due to wildlife crime. Criminals, meanwhile, are making billions from the sale of protected wildlife products – and becoming ever defter at avoiding detection. read more
Lawmakers Working to Fix Program that Failed to Compensate the Wrongfully Convicted

A bill moving through the Michigan House of Representatives would fix flaws in a 7-year-old compensation fund that the state set up to help wrongfully convicted people rebuild their lives. read more
Training the Next Generation of Forensic Science Professionals

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With a new generation of students inspired to become forensic scientists, it is critical to ensure they can pursue educational pathways that promote strong scientific knowledge, clear ethical practices, and familiarity with advanced technologies. read more