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Art and Forensic Science Combine for an Interesting Career Path

Themes of medicine and anatomy run through López’s art, with purple and deep red color schemes in her series “Histological Embodiment,” inspired by a branch of anatomy that deals with minute tissue structures. read more
Second Attempt Yields Genetic Profile to ID 1996 Homicide Victim

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Cold Case Unit have identified a 1996 murder victim using forensic genetic genealogy. read more
CFSRE: Commercial Kratom Products Contain Unnaturally High Levels of Metabolite

In recent years, legal smoke shops have seen a surge in the sale of Kratom products. Marketed as “7-Hydroxymitragynine” products, these include chewable tablets, concentrates, extracts, edible materials and even beverages. read more
Genealogy Helps Identify Burned Body Found in 1987

The unidentified female was found near Collingwood Blvd., and Interstate 75 wrapped in a cloth and burned. Previous attempts to identify her were unsuccessful. read more
Doe Last Seen in 1984 Now Identified

More than 29 years after her remains were found, a woman known only as “Falls Road Jane Doe” has been identified. read more
Students Participate in Nation’s First Mass Fatality Cold Weather Training

University of Wisconsin-Platteville forensic investigation students participated in the first-ever cold weather Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT) Full-Scale Exercise. read more
Partnership Leads to Nevada’s First Forensic Studies Certificate Program

In partnership with Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Science Division, this program provides students with the opportunity to dive into the world of forensics. read more
Shootings Decline after Program that Aims to Reduce Retaliatory Gun Violence

In a new report, researchers document trends in shooting victimizations in Lansing, MI, before and after implementation of a program geared toward reducing cyclical and retaliatory gun violence and promoting community healing. read more
University’s Drug Testing Initiative Focuses on Training, Field Identification

Law enforcement officers across the country are facing an escalating challenge: new, more potent synthetic opioids that make overdose reversal harder and field drug identification riskier. A new initiative is stepping in to help. read more
Math Model Shows Naloxone Kits at Transit Stops Could Save Lives

“Naloxone kits are somewhat analogous to AEDs in that they can reverse the effects of an opioid poisoning event, but only if they are available quickly, which means they need to be in the right locations.” read more
Students ID Missing Person in First Cold Case Solve with NJ State Police

The identity of a woman has been confirmed after she went missing a decade ago, thanks in part to students in the Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) Center who analyzed the genotype profile created from human remains. read more
Remains Found in 1995 in California Identified as Missing New York Teen

Laura O’Malley was reported missing in New York in August of 1975, and her family had not seen or heard from her since. It is not known when, or under what circumstances, O’Malley arrived in California. read more
Remains Found Behind Vacant Home Now Identified as Young Woman

The skeletal remains, including a skull and bones, were found by an AT&T worker behind a vacant home in the 14200 block of Camden on the east side of Detroit. read more
Detectives Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Serial Sex Offender

Between November 1996 and August 2003, an unidentified male targeted women in Prince George’s County and Washington, DC by offering them a ride under false pretenses. read more
Infographic: Cold Case Rapes, Murders and Missing Persons

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