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Study Focuses on Firearm Ownership, Storage, Suicidal Risks Among Police Officers

Law enforcement officers in the United States own firearms at high rates and rarely engage in secure firearm storage, which could increase their risk for suicide, according to a new study. read more
Team Developing Novel Method for Retrospective Drug Monitoring

The body tends to clear drug metabolites within one week, and often sooner. Therefore, detecting drug use after the fact presents a challenge. read more
After Solving Another Cold Case, DA Opens Public Hotline for Tips

As it solves more and more cases through genealogy, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Cold Case Unit has opened a hotline so that the public can send in information about old and unsolved murders. read more
DNA, Genealogy Point to Suspect in 1966, 1971 Unsolved Murders

Eventually, due to the quality of the DNA samples preserved from the crime scene in conjunction with the advances of forensic science, additional investigative opportunities presented themselves. read more
Washington Eliminates Sexual Assault Kit Backlog

Clearing the backlog and testing the kits has helped solve at least 21 sexual assault cases—a number that is not exhaustive and will grow over time. read more
The Encounter Between Neanderthals and Sapiens as Told by their Genomes

Researchers have analyzed the distribution of the portion of DNA inherited from Neanderthals in the genomes of humans (Homo sapiens) over the last 40,000 years. read more
Rootless Hair Sample, Genealogy Help ID Suspect in 1983 Murder of 14-Year-Old

Authorities can confirm 14-year-old Rashell Ward was murdered by Johnny Lee Coy, who was not a suspect at the time but did have a violent criminal history. read more
New York can Resume Familial DNA Searches, Court Rules

New York’s highest court on Tuesday ruled police can resume a DNA searching method that can identify relatives of potential suspects, a technique that has helped solve crimes but caused privacy concerns. read more
Amid Shortages, Pathologists Perform 2x the Autopsies, Still 300 Unfinished after a Year

West Virginia’s current turnaround on autopsy reports is around 240 days, or about eight months. read more
Tips Sought in Cold Case Sexual Assaults of Children in Ohio

Cold case investigators are taking a fresh look at a string of sexual attacks on school-age girls in the early 2000s, and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is seeking the public’s help to bring the assailant to justice. read more
U.S. Attorney’s Office Awards $28 Million to Puerto Rico Forensic Institute, Department of Justice

The U.S. Attorney’s Office celebrates a comprehensive federal grant funds package awarded to the Puerto Rico Department of Justice, the Puerto Rico Forensic Science Institute, and to Community Response to Gender-Based Violence Stakeholders in excess of $28.8 million. read more
Study: Forensic Fiber Evidence can Survive Underwater for 4 Weeks

A new study by researchers at Staffordshire University (UK) may have forensic experts rethinking their evidence recovery approach when it comes to fabrics underwater. read more
Genealogy Identifies Dismembered 1973 Homicide Victim

The woman’s body had been dismembered and placed into an orange suitcase and several plastic bags. read more
GBI Identifies Woman from 1988 Cold Case Using Genealogy

The GBI has identified human remains found in a dumpster in Jenkins County on Feb. 14, 1988, as Chong Un Kim, of Hinesville, Liberty County, Georgia. Kim was 26 years old when she was found. read more
$4 M Investment Gives Center New Genetic Genealogy Capabilities

The Center for Human Identification at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth said it is the first public crime lab in the U.S. to offer forensic genetic genealogy capabilities. read more