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Furry Forensics: Identifying Animal Furs Based on Proteins

UC Davis researchers are helping develop methods to identify animal furs based on protein—and further enforce California’s fur ban. read more
Identification of Decomposing Microbes Could Enable Better Time-of-death Estimates

For the first time, researchers have identified what appears to be a network of approximately 20 microbes that universally drive the decomposition of animal flesh. The findings have significant implications for the future of forensic science. read more
Remains of Sandra Young Identified after 54 Years

Through dedicated inter-agency cooperation, the remains of a previously unidentified young woman have been identified as Sandra Young, a Portland teenager who went missing from the Portland metro area more than five decades ago. read more
Genealogy Identifies Remains Found in Woods in 2022

Two rings, a band with diamonds and a solid silver band, were found in close proximity to the woman’s remains. read more
New Methods to Accurately Determine THC in Seized Cannabis

Researchers address the need for simple, cost-effective ways to differentiate hemp from marijuana. read more
Improved Monitoring of South Africa's DNA Database Reduces Analysis Backlog

The committee has called for the DNA Board to continuously monitor the process for the onboarding of the Combined DNA Index System project and the training of the South African Police Service on the system. read more
6 Ways Digital Investigations Will Change in 2024

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Looking ahead, technology will continue to reshape and modernize law enforcement strategies to prevent ongoing threats, fight crime and ultimately deliver justice. read more
Hair Samples, Cold Case Initiative Help ID 2003 John Doe

Police obtained hair samples that were collected at autopsy. Those samples were sent to a private laboratory where a DNA profile was obtained. read more
Pennsylvania State Police, Othram Identify Sugarloaf Jane Doe

After nearly three decades, the remains of a woman discovered in Sugarloaf Township, Pennsylvania are identified as Margaret Carol Wininger, born Sept. 5, 1948. read more
New Forensic Lab Seeks to Reduce Evidence Backlog in California

The state-of-the-art forensics laboratory will contain teaching spaces so faculty and students have real-world opportunities to connect theory to practice, and ideas to application. read more
Bode Technology Launches Advanced Genetic Genealogy Service

Bode Technology is advancing the field of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) with a suite of end-to-end, validated genome sequencing options that enable access to its fully accredited, in-house forensic DNA capabilities. read more
Ancient Genomes Reveal Down Syndrome in Past Societies

Age estimates from skeletal remains showed that all six individuals died at a very young age, with only one child reaching around one year of age. read more
Report Shows Huge Increase in Use of ‘Gas Station Heroin’

According to CFSRE, Poison Control Center cases involving tianeptine exposure increased nationwide from 11 total cases between 2000 and 2013 to 151 cases in 2020. read more
DDP Identifies Skeletonized Remains Discovered in 1993

On Aug. 8, 1993, two men were hiking along a creek bed in a remote area off of Pine Flat Road in Healdsburg, California, when they discovered the skeletonized remains of a woman. The case went cold when investigators were unable to match the remains to missing persons reports. read more
Genealogy IDs New Mom Likely Killed in 1980

The victim's 18-month-old son was found alone in a hotel room where she was staying in Sacramento, and the now-identified woman was not heard from again. read more