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Forensic Science Experts Offer Training, Insight for Rural Practitioners
Smaller agencies—like those in rural areas—don't have the resources to get the same level of training on emerging techniques and technologies as those agencies in urban areas. read more
Opioid 25x More Potent than Fentanyl Tied to 20 Overdose Deaths in U.S., UK
Recently acquired in vitro pharmacological data shows this emergent novel synthetic opioid—called N-pyrrolidino protonitazene (also protonitazepyne)—is 25x more potent than fentanyl. read more
Two New Identifications Of World Trade Center Victims
The man and woman are the 1,648th and 1,649th persons to be identified by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner using advanced DNA testing of remains recovered from the attack that took the lives of 2,753 people. read more
Genetic Genealogy Identifies Dead Suspect in 1978 Rape, Murder of 16-Year-Old
Although 1978 DNA testing abilities were limited compared with the testing abilities of today, the samples were believed to contain DNA. However, an analysis could not be completed due to technological limitations. read more
RCMP Releases Sketch of 1984 John Doe in Hopes of a Lead
While the cause of death is unknown, it was estimated to have occurred between 1964 and 1974. Police suspect that the remains were submerged in Kusawa Lake or the Takhini River for a period of time prior to discovery. read more
Canadian Study: Commercialization of Cannabis Linked to Increased Traffic Injuries
Annual rates of emergency department visits for cannabis-involved traffic injury increased by 475 percent over 13 years, according to a new study from The Ottawa Hospital. read more
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