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University's First Doctoral Degree in School History is Forensic Science

The University of Central Oklahoma recently received approval from the Higher Learning Commission, UCO’s accrediting body, to launch the Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in forensic science, the first-ever doctoral degree offered by the university. read more
Study: Naloxone-delivering Drones Reach Patients Faster than Ambulances

Researchers in England used real-world data of fatal opioid overdoses to show that naloxone-delivering drones reach patients in 7 minutes or less in 78% of cases—compared with 14% reached by ambulances in that timeframe. read more
Prime Suspect Admits to Natalee Holloway’s Murder, Will Provide Details

The plea deal required van der Sloot to provide all the information he knew about Natalie Holloway’s disappearance. read more
Genealogy IDs Homicide Victim Found in State Park in 1982

The unidentified man had a tattoo of a red rose with three green leaves on his left forearm and a tattoo of an Indian skull on his right forearm. read more
‘Missing in Florida Day’ to Offer Genealogical Testing, Raise Awareness

The purpose of “Missing in Florida Day” is not only to raise awareness of those who are missing, but to enter more missing persons cases into the current system so they may be found and identified. read more
Forensic Pathologist: Restraint Actions of Tacoma Police Killed Manuel Ellis

An expert in forensic pathology testified Monday in the ongoing trial of three Tacoma, Washington, police officers charged with the death of Manuel Ellis that Ellis likely would have lived if not for the officers’ actions to restrain him. read more
Mayor Wants to Use Unspent Police Salaries on Gunfire Detection System

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell hopes to use $1.8 million in unspent police salaries on three crime prevention techniques—CCTV cameras, an acoustic gunshot locator system (AGLS), and automatic license plate readers. read more
Modern Mock Crime Scene has Students Investigating Digital Evidence

Students were met with crime scene tape, markers, evidence bags, and inventory sheets. The most conspicuous thing missing from the “crime scene” was the body. read more
Senator Announces $23 M to Fight Opioid Crisis

These investments will help Ohio law enforcement secure critical tools and equipment to keep communities safe, as well as enhance access to prevention, treatment, and recovery services for individuals with substance abuse disorders. read more
Forensic Students help Prepare Pet Cemetery for Relocation

For the next 18 months, 60 undergraduate and graduate students will help dig up and catalogue animal remains at the Oakville and Milton Humane Society (OMHS) pet cemetery. read more
Genealogy Identifies Now-deceased Killer in 1986 Homicide

Nearly 37-years after 29-year old Teresa Lee Scalf was brutally murdered in her Lakeland home, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office investigation can finally be closed following the analysis of DNA that confirmed the identity of her killer. read more
The Changing Drug Landscape of the Past 10 Years

Over the past decade, the illicit drug trade primarily developed and used fentanyl analogs. read more
Othram Identifies 1982 John Doe Found in Rural Desert

Deputies recovered a variety of personal items, including a plastic hair comb, a rusty can opener, rusty fingernail clippers, a toothbrush, a tattered short-sleeve shirt, leather belt fragments, remnants of denim pants, and an argyle sock. read more
Man Exonerated After 35 Years of Wrongful Conviction

On Tuesday, Perry Lott was exonerated in Ada, Oklahoma, after 35 years of wrongful conviction and 30 years of incarceration for a 1987 rape and burglary. read more
Almost 19 Years to the Day, Multiple Agencies Solve Cold Case

A variety of resources and teams had to come together to investigate a sexual assault case in San Marcos that had gone cold. read more