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CFSRE Secures New State-of-the-Art Facility Amid Like-minded Companies

In January, the CFSRE will move into a new state of the art facility in suburban Philadelphia that will accommodate the growing scope and scale of its mission to educate, train and conduct research. read more
DNA Links Chagga Man to Skull Pillaged by Germans 100 Years Ago

Scientists in Germany and Rwanda have genetically linked a roughly 120-year-old skull to a male living today. The deceased individual was a high-ranking advisor to Mangi Meli, the king of the Chagga people in the late-1800s. read more
Charge Filed in 1984 Cold Case Homicide of Baby Mary

An arrest and charge has been filed in connection with the homicide of “Baby Mary,” ending a 4-decade-long cold case that started when a 1-day old infant was found dead in a park on Christmas Eve in 1984. read more
Hit in DNA Database Proves Man's Innocence after 47 Years

Mack’s wrongful conviction is the longest to be overturned based on new DNA evidence known to the Innocence Project. The actual assailant identified by this search has since confessed to the crime. read more
Investigators Release New Digital Images of 2001 John Doe in Hopes of a Lead

In a first for the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, which created a clay model of the John Doe, a series of photo-realistic digital images also were generated in hopes of increasing the chances that someone will come forward to assist in identification. read more
Mouse Study: Insomnia Drug Helps Prevent Opioid Relapse

Scientists gave an experimental insomnia treatment to rats experiencing oxycodone withdrawal. The researchers found that the animals were far less likely to seek out drugs again in the future—even after ending the treatment. read more
Using Incentives to Increase Quality in Forensic Science

That is what you call a very effective incentive—a blueprint the forensic industry can learn from and adopt, according to forensic expert and consultant Brian Gestring. read more
Study: Automation of Sexual Assault DNA Processing Increases Efficiency

It has been reported that 72% of jurors anticipate seeing DNA in a sexual assault trial and that juries are 33 times more likely to convict when presented with DNA evidence. read more
Another Doe Identified as Part of Unidentified Human Remains DNA Initiative

Kenneth Level Thompson, a teenager whose skeletal remains were found in 1983, has been identified as a result of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Unidentified Human Remains DNA Initiative. read more
Grant Allows Forensic Expert to Study Human Microbiomes in Cocaine Overdose Deaths

Alabama State University’s world-renowned expert on forensic-death studies, Gulnaz Javan, has received a $375,000 grant from the National Institute of Health to help fight the scourge of drug-related deaths by studying microbiomes in deaths caused by cocaine overdose. read more
DA Says City Can’t Prioritize Murder Cases Because of Crime Lab Backlog

On Friday, a new law takes effect in Texas to prioritize murder trials. But, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg said that prioritization won’t mean anything with continued delays at local crime labs, specifically the Houston Forensic Science Center. read more
Access and Attention: Why Serial Killers Like Lucy Letby Often Work in Healthcare

Last week, British nurse Lucy Letby was sentenced to life in prison for murdering seven infants in her care, and attempting to murder a further six. read more
The Importance of Inclusive Research

As director of NIJ, it is my priority to support rigorous and inclusive research that informs our efforts to promote safer communities and a more equitable justice system. read more
FDA's Selection of Cannabis Analyzer Should Help Decrease Burden on Forensic Labs

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has selected the LightLab 3 High Sensitivity (HS) Cannabis Analyzer to play a pivotal role in its efforts to regulate the national cannabis industry. read more
Phoenix Approves $3 Million to Outsource Rape Kit Backlog Testing

Faced with a rape kit backlog inching dangerously close to four-digits, the City of Phoenix has approved $3.4 million in funding to help alleviate the backlog through outsourcing. read more