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Genealogy Identifies 1972 Homicide Victim

On July 19, 1972, the body of an unidentified female was discovered in Hernando County, Florida. At the time of the discovery, detectives believed the victim had recently traveled to the county from either north Florida or Alabama. read more
Report: False Positive Field Drug Tests Driving Wrongful Convictions

A new report says the use of presumptive field tests in drug arrests is one of the largest, if not the largest, known contributing factor to wrongful arrests and convictions. read more
Is a New Lexicon Needed in the Face of Advancing Digital Forensics?

As digital analysis becomes increasingly important in criminal investigations, the study will evaluate how traditional methods of communication, including organizational cultures and even language, may be outdated for conducting digital forensic work. read more
Direct PCR Method for Trace DNA Analysis

Laboratories in the United States already use direct PCR for reference samples where the DNA donor is known, but current federal quality assurance standards keep them from using direct PCR for forensic evidence. read more
Familial DNA Leads to Suspect in 1995 Attempted Murder

Recently, a suspect in a nearly 29 year old attempted murder cold case was identified using advanced DNA technology, known as familial DNA. read more
The Possibility of Identifying Criminals from a Single Cell

The project—Single-cell and single molecule analysis for DNA identification (SCAnDi)—will examine whether new techniques in the single-cell analysis field could add valuable new DNA evidence to investigations when used by forensic investigators. read more
Florida AG Issues Warning about Increased Overdose Deaths from Bromazolam

Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning Floridians about a rise in deaths nationwide from bromazolam, a potent benzodiazepine. The drug is gaining popularity throughout the country and is reportedly being mixed with illicit fentanyl. read more
Bugs as Victims: Illegally Trafficked Insects Find New Home

For Lauren Weidner, assistant professor at Arizona State University, the insects are the victims this time. read more
1975 Abduction, Assault of 3 Children Solved Using Genetic Genealogy

The suspect forced the three girls out of the vehicle and bound two of them. He then proceeded to sexually assault one of the girls before stabbing them. read more
9/11 Victim's Remains Identified Nearly 23 Years Later

The remains of a Long Island man killed at the World Trade Center on 9/11 have been identified more than two decades after the 2001 attacks, the New York City medical examiner’s office announced Thursday. read more
Bill Promotes 'Trauma-informed’ Response to Sexual Assault

An omnibus bill to promote a victim-centered, trauma-informed response to sexual assault in Washington’s legal system was heard in the Senate Law & Justice Committee on Monday. read more
Injectable Liquid Fentanyl is the Newest Opioid Threat

It is certainly not headline news that fentanyl is a threat in the U.S. and other countries. However, a new wrinkle in the ongoing opioid crisis has recently been discovered and labeled an “emerging threat”—injectable liquid fentanyl. read more
Research into Holograms Could Improve Forensic Fingerprint Analysis

Researchers have created a way to map and visualize fingermarks in three dimensions from any perspective on a computer—using digital holography. read more
Genealogy Identifies Woman Murdered in 1991

In April 1993, a biologist discovered a grave covered with a handmade quilt and several large rocks. read more
Veterans Provide Funding to University for Local Cold Case Work

Southeast Missouri State University’s Department of History and Anthropology received a check to aid in solving real-life cold cases through forensic anthropology. read more