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Ukraine: DNA and Dignity for the Deceased
After the escalation of armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine, forensic facilities seeking to manage the deceased with dignity were nearly overwhelmed. read more
University Gets $10 M to Expand Forensic Institute
The UCO FSI, which opened in 2009, trains students for careers in local, state, tribal and federal law enforcement. read more
Woman Murdered in 1980s Double Homicide Now Identified
The two victims were murdered by James Shaffer, who confessed to the killings after they were discovered in shallow graves within the dirt floor of the basement years later. read more
First UK Citizen IDed Using Investigative Genetic Genealogy
This is the first UK citizen to be identified with investigative genetic genealogy, thanks to U.S. college team. read more
Genealogy Identifies Woman Murdered in 1990
The initial investigation concluded the decedent was there for around a week prior to being found. Hundreds of manhours were spent and numerous leads were exhausted, but the case went unsolved. read more
University Leading Effort to Bring NGS to NY State Courts
Because the legal system is slow to adopt new technologies until accepted in court, this landmark proceeding opened the door for the broader application of this innovative technology, which now promises to transform the future of forensic science. read more
These Veterans are at a Higher Risk of Dying from Opioid Overdose
By uncovering differences in opioid overdose death by sex and race/ethnicity, clinicians can shape more personalized and effective care that saves lives and promotes long-term recovery. read more
The Beauty of Data Synchronization: Phones, Computers and the Cloud
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We live in a mobile world and when conducting forensic investigations on a computer, properly analyzing applications can be a blind spot for many. read more
Opinion: Who’s Afraid of Madeleine McCann?
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British Forensic Science Service scientists found DNA on the items. Their laboratory generated DNA data files. But they couldn't interpret their DNA mixture data. “Inconclusive,” they said. read more
Othram Identifies Man Hit by Train in 2005
Two decades after being killed by a train in Yavapai County, Arizona, Darrin Allen Morgan has been identified. read more
Spain's Forensic Police Help Find Oldest Known Human Fingerprint
The most remarkable aspect of this discovery was the identification of a fingerprint in the pigment, at a level we have unequivocally dated to more than 42,000 years ago. read more
Police Release Composite Drawings of Jane Doe
On Dec. 9, 2024, the Fairview Township Police Department responded to a report of human remains discovered in a wooded area. read more
Remains Found in Rolled Up Carpet in 1997 Now Identified
The citizen reported coming across a piece of rolled up carpet that, when opened, revealed human skeletal remains along with several articles of clothing and jewelry. read more
Study: Designer Drugs Pose Growing Threat to Road Safety in the U.S.
In the U.S. in 2021, 10,903 people died in crashes where drugs were involved, which corresponds to 26% of all traffic deaths that year. And because new drugs constantly hit the black market, efforts to tackle the issue can be very challenging. read more
‘MasSpec Pen’ Collection Could Help Detect Opioids from the Skin
Researchers demonstrate a pen-like tool that can quickly and non-invasively collect molecules from the skin’s surface to be screened for opioids with mass spectrometry. read more