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Already Incarcerated Serial Killer Tied to 1974 Murder
Creech has been convicted of five murders, including three in Idaho, one in California, and one in Oregon. He is a serial killer who is established to have killed an additional six victims, and has admitted to killing upward of 40 people. read more
Othram to Become Exclusive Partner for Gene by Gene
Gene by Gene announced its decision to select Othram as its exclusive partner for forensic genetic genealogy search and analysis. read more
How Investigators Solved the Cold Case of Seven Doe
Using post-mortem fingerprints, investigators identified Seven as 75-year-old Reba C. Bailey, an Illinois veteran missing since the 1970s. read more
Alabama Man Shook Violently on Gurney during First-ever Nitrogen Gas Execution
A man put to death using nitrogen gas shook and convulsed for minutes on the gurney as Alabama carried out the first-of-its-kind execution that has ignited debate over the humaneness of the method. read more
LIMS: Tips to Compare Apples to Oranges, and Avoid the Lemons
If you’re researching the various vendors and Lab Information Management Systems (LIMS) available for your forensic labs, you may feel like you’re wading in terminology salad. read more
Bones 20, Last Victim of Green River Killer, Identified
The Jane Doe discovered in 2003 remained unidentified and investigators labeled her as “Bones 20”. read more
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will evaluate how traditional methods of communication, including organizational cultures and even language, may be outdated for conducting digital forensic work.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