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After Wrongful Arrest, DNA Testing Points to New Suspect in Murder of 6-year-old in 1987
In 1987, the child was abducted near his home in the city of Vallejo. Four days after the child went missing, his body was discovered on Sherman Island in Sacramento County. read more
New Campus Home Adds Lab Space, Courtroom for Forensic Science Students
"Moving into our new building will provide much needed additional faculty and staff office space, dedicated conference rooms, additional classroom space, and increased lab space for our Forensic Science labs." read more
Cadaver Study Shows How Ant Bites Can Advance Investigations
Forensic entomologist Paola Magni is urging forensic professionals to consider the activity of insects beside blow flies and beetles—specifically ants. read more
Michigan Researchers Receive Funding to Improve Response to Sexual Assault
Researchers and investigators will work to reduce the 3,440 sexual assault kit backlog, better understand the perpetrators of sexual violence, develop victim and survivor centered responses to sexual violence, and provide training programs for law enforcement investigating sexual assaults. read more
Study Shows Long History of Violence in Ancient Hunter-gatherer Societies
Violence was a consistent part of life among ancient communities of hunter-gatherers, according to a new study that looked for signs of trauma on 10,000-year-old skeletal remains from burial sites in northern Chile. read more
Forensic Psychology Students Take to the Courtroom
The Division of Forensic Behavioral Sciences is the newest academic program dedicated to advancing the field through expanding education, applying theory to practice and developing standards to promote the highest levels of ethics and integrity. read more
'Disturbing' Man Linked to Second Cold Case, Possibly More Coming
Detectives with the Michigan State Police First District Cold Case Unit have identified a suspect in the 1982 murder of 16-year-old Kimberly Louiselle—the same man responsible for the 1983 rape and murder of Christina Castiglione. read more
Decades-Old Trove of DNA Evidence, Collected by Maryland Doctor, Leads to a Serial Rape Arrest
A ProPublica investigation highlighted a critical collection of evidence and inspired a law to preserve it. Now, that evidence has been used to charge a man with three rapes. read more
Cold Case Team Identifies Baby Precious, Father Indicted
“Baby Precious,” a newborn infant girl who was found deceased over a decade ago, has been identified, and a suspect has been arrested related to her death. read more
Fingerprint, DNA Comparison ID 1985 John Doe
According to the University of Tennessee Anthropology Department, the man had been deceased for one to two weeks prior to the discovery of his remains. read more
Ancient Human Remains Buried in Spanish Caves Were Manipulated, Utilized
The team documented intentional post-mortem modifications to the bones, including fractures and scrapes that might have resulted from efforts to extract marrow and other tissues. read more
Researchers Identify Lesser-known Factors Associated with Firearm Violence
An analysis of firearm incidents in five major U.S. cities provides insights that can help policymakers target neighborhoods at risk of firearm violence read more
Othram Names Missing Person, Circumstances of Death Remain Unclear
Due to the condition of the remains, no conclusions could be made regarding the identity of the individual. read more
Connecticut Agrees to $25 M Settlement in Henry Lee Evidence Fabrication Case
Connecticut’s attorney general has agreed to a $25.2 million settlement with two men who spent decades in prison for murder, based partly on evidence presented by famed forensic scientist Henry Lee that a judge later found was fabricated. read more
Ohio Gets $3.3 M to Address DNA Testing Backlogs throughout State
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that he secured $3,365,875 to reduce and eventually eliminate the backlog of forensic DNA casework in Ohio. read more