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Woman’s Remains Identified After Nearly Four Decades
A woman whose remains were found in 1987 in Roane County has been identified as a result of a partnership between the Roane County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Unidentified Human Remains DNA Initiative. read more
Study Shows How Victorian 'Collector' Traded Human Remains for Scientific Accolades
Research into the letters of Morton Allport reveals how he built a scientific reputation by exchanging the remains of Tasmanian Aboriginal people and Tasmanian tigers for honors from elite societies. read more
Study Identifies Forensic Disciplines Most 'Prone' to Error
Morgan designed a study to examine the specific types of errors associated with forensic evidence — research that is essential to identify past problems, mitigate future errors, and support the development of targeted, systems-based reforms by forensic practitioners. read more
Team Identifies Decomposed Remains Found in Abandoned House 3 Years ago
An unidentified man, whose remains were found in an abandoned Illinois house in 2020, has been identified as Todd Alan Kenny. read more
University, State Police Partner to Solve Challengers in Industrial Cyber
Because of their critical role and long life, Industrial Control Systems are increasingly frequent targets for cyberattacks ranging from industrial espionage to attacks for financial gain, such as ransomware, as well as sabotage and terrorism. read more
University Creates Research Center Focusing on Opioids
This new center will conduct clinical research on a wide range of topics focused on opioids, synthetic opioids, hallucinogens, stimulant drugs including cocaine and methamphetamines, emerging drugs, and health services. read more
DNA Doe Project Identifies 1982 Jane Doe
Connie Lorraine Christensen from Madison, Wisconsin, has been positively identified as the woman whose remains were discovered by hunters in a rural area north of Jacksonburg, Indiana, in 1982. read more
UN Calls for Full Forensic Investigations of Alleged War Crimes in Israel, Occupied Palestine
The experts recalled that reliable evidence, gathered by independent and impartial investigators, including forensic specialists experienced in investigating violations of international humanitarian law, is essential for successful prosecutions. read more
MS Methods for Identifying Illicit Drugs
Researchers are constantly trying to get ahead of designer drugs and their ever-changing formulas. Mass spectroscopy is a vital component of that. read more
Team Identifies 1985 Homicide Victim and Suspect
After four decades, a murdered man found in Bristol County, Mass. has been identified as Keith Olson, originally from Rhode Island. read more
Queensland Government Accepts Recommendations on 'Fatally Flawed' DNA Project
The Commission of Inquiry found Project 13 was a "fatally flawed" project, with scientifically sound methodologies sacrificed for speed while the laboratory was under pressure to accelerate DNA processing. read more
University Unveils Interactive Crime Scene House
The University of Central Oklahoma’s W. Roger Webb Forensic Science Institute recently completed its state-of-the-art Crime Scene House, a groundbreaking facility designed to offer students a realistic and immersive environment to study forensic science. read more
Study: Anti-bias Police Training Reduced Discrimination-based Complaints
In a new study, researchers evaluated the effectiveness of an anti-bias training intervention in one Californian jurisdiction. read more
Field Tests Highlight the Value of Dust as Forensic Evidence
Researchers have highlighted the usefulness of the latest technology by testing a series of field sites in South Australia for their unique chemical and biological profiles. read more
In NH, Less than 50% of Overdose Deaths are Autopsied Due to Shortage
Data shows that out of close to 300 deaths considered drug related so far in 2023, 140 were autopsied while the other 157 received external exams only. read more