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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
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