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DNA Collected from Clothing Hits to Suspect in 1975 Rape, Homicide of Two Teen Girls

On a June day in 1975, Barbara Schreiber and Darlene Zetterower, both 14-years-old, sat on a bench on a busy street in Hollywood. The girls were inseparable, and they were in the midst of carefree summer days as they prepared for their first year of high school. No one could have imagined that the ... read more
DNA, Genealogy Tie Fourth Rape to Already-indicted Suspect

George Wayne Aldridge, who was indicted earlier this year in Fayette County for three sexual assaults, is now facing an additional indictment for a sexual assault that occurred in Louisville in 2005. read more
Adapting Ritalin to Tackle Cocaine Abuse

Research suggests that the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder drug methylphenidate (MPH; Ritalin) could serve as a cocaine-replacement therapy, but clinical results have been mixed. read more
Ballistics Company, University Partner to Help Train Forensic Students

The collaboration aims to empower forensic students with advanced pattern matching capabilities, enabling them to excel in their studies, and enhance the field of forensic science. read more
M-Vac, Dental Mold and Genealogy Help Restore Ada Fritz’s Name After 47 Years

In a unique identification that may be the first of its kind, forensic, investigative and genealogical experts have given Ada Elizabeth Fritz her name back after 47 years. read more
DNA Links Suspect to 1993 and 1997 Cold Case Rapes

In 2023, a statewide DNA search was conducted. During that search, it was determined there was a reasonable probability the unknown serial sexual assault suspect was related to a specific known offender in the criminal justice system. read more
Police Search, Collect Items from BTK Killer's House

The Osage County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) recently conducted a search at the former residence of Dennis Rader, also known as the BTK Killer, in Park City, Kansas. The operation aimed to collect items of evidentiary value based on specific leads that the OCSO had received. read more
Jailed But Innocent Marcellus Williams Sues Missouri Governor, Attorney General

Marcellus Williams, who faces execution in Missouri despite DNA evidence proving his innocence, has filed a civil lawsuit against Gov. Mike Parson and Attorney General Andrew Bailey. read more
AG Creates BREATHE Team for Crimes of Nonfatal Strangulation

The directive requires county prosecutors to develop and implement procedures to refer victims of nonfatal strangulation and/or smothering for a forensic medical examination. read more
New Person of Interest in 1993 Homicide of AC/DC Manager after DNA is Finally Tested

An overdue analysis has revealed bloodstained clothes that were not previously tested for DNA, as well as evidentiary pieces of paper in Dye’s shirt pocket. read more
NCMEC Uses FIGG to ID 1999 Jane Doe

On July 20, 1999, an unidentified female was found in a heavily wooded area in Sampson County, North Carolina. She was believed to be Caucasian or Hispanic and between 17 and 24 years old. Investigators estimated she died about two months prior to being found. read more
New Forensic Lab in New Mexico is 4x the Size of Previous Facility

It will support more than 300 agencies, including local, state and federal law enforcement and criminal justice and court systems by analyzing forensic evidence collected at crime scenes. read more
Man Facing Execution in Missouri Despite DNA Evidence Supporting Innocence

In 2016, testing of DNA samples retrieved from the crime scene entirely excluded Williams as a contributor, contradicting the testimony-based evidence used to convict him. read more
Do Prisons Hold the Key to Diminishing the Opioid Crisis?

With opioid overdose deaths surging in the United States, many communities are in desperate need of solutions to bring down the body count. Among the most promising is strengthening prison reentry programs for highest-risk users. read more
Report: Wisconsin Crime Lab has Lower Turnaround Times than National Average

While originally scheduled to be released earlier in 2023, the report was delayed so internal results could be compared with data for other forensic laboratories that are part of Project FORESIGHT. read more