Forensic Resources

Filter

Hide Filter

Second Sexual Assault Kit Initiative Grant Enables Modern Re-testing
Approximately 3,000 kits have been located and will be tested as part of this initiative. Many of these kits pre-dated the advent of DNA technologies. read more
What Exactly Caused the Explosion at a Hospital in Gaza?
The blast at Gaza City’s al-Ahli Arab Hospital’s parking lot on Oct. 17, 2023, has become a flash point in the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. But, independent experts have not examined the physical scene outside the hospital to determine what actually happened. read more
Digital Forensics vs. the Invisible Internet Project
Special Feature
One of the most popular Dark Web markets is the Invisible Internet Project (I2P), a fully encrypted private network layer that leverages unidirectional tunnels to allow users to connect without tracking and collecting their location or data. read more
Ramapo College's IGG Center Helps ID 2012 John Doe
The Ramapo College of New Jersey Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) Center has successfully uncovered the identity of “St. Louis John Doe,” now known to be Joseph Daniel Pierce of St. Louis, MO. read more
Forensic Animation Firm Tests 'Single Bullet Theory' in Reconstruction of JFK Assassination
Knott Laboratory was commissioned to create the digital reconstruction of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy to test the "single bullet theory" from the historic Warren Commission report. read more
New Indiana State Police's Forensic Lab is 5x Larger
The modern, 40,000 square foot facility will replace the 8,000 square foot facility, which has been home to the Indiana State Police in northwest Indiana since 1977. read more
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