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Professor Guides Hands-on Learning While Solving Cases With Local Police

Her work, with assistance from about six undergraduate students in the lab, helps find resolutions for missing people or those who suffered violent deaths, and it gives closure to families waiting for answers. read more
For Second Straight Year, U.S. Firearm Fatalities Reached Record Highs

The 48,830 lives lost to firearms in 2021—the second year of the pandemic—is the highest number on record to date and 3,608 higher than 2020’s total. read more
Genealogy IDs Homicide Victim, Years After Murderers Were Sentenced Even Without the Body

Snow's killers were tried, convicted and sentenced to prison for their role in his death despite his body not being found. Snow's murderers did not disclose the location of his remains. read more
The Impact of Stress, Trauma, and Burnout on Forensic Scientists

The demanding and often distressing nature of work for forensic scientists takes a significant toll on their mental health, a trend that is often underrecognized by the organizations that employ them. read more
Police to Use AI in Case of Boy Missing Since 1991

Police are hoping new technology will help them solve the case of an 11-year-old boy who went missing in 1991—but that technology is not genetic genealogy. Rather, it’s an artificial intelligence (AI) service. read more
Genealogy Identifies Remains after 43 Years

Hikers discovered a deceased male curled up with burn marks to his torso and significant head trauma. The victim’s death was ruled a homicide due to traumatic injuries and smoke inhalation. read more
Study: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome may have Biologic Cause

Researchers examined the brain stems of 70 infants who died during the period and tested them for consistent abnormalities. read more
Over 80% of Drug Users Test Positive for Fentanyl, But Only 18% Intend to Take it

The findings suggest that many people who inject drugs are unknowingly using fentanyl, which may increase their risk for overdose and potentially their tolerance to fentanyl if it is used over time. read more
Kathleen Folbigg Pardon Shows Needs for Dedicated Body to Investigate Wrongful Convictions

The New South Wales Attorney-General Michael Daley today announced Kathleen Folbigg has been pardoned after having served 20 years for the murder of three of her infant children and the manslaughter of a fourth child. read more
Zombie Drug Hits the UK as Ketamine Skyrockets in the U.S.

In May 2022, a 43-year-old UK man known to be an illicit drug user died of an overdose associated with xylazine. The death is the first due to xylazine in the UK. read more
Genealogy Identifies Remains Burned in Brush Fire, Investigation Ongoing

In November 1970, deputies responded to the Little Sandy Creek area, regarding human skeletal remains found by a hiker. The remains were burned due to a recent brush fire. read more
Team IDs Mother who Died in Hospital 40 Years Ago

Richland County's State Hospital Jane Doe was a patient who died on February 15, 1982, after being admitted without a name due to a mental health crisis. read more
Ancient DNA Reveals Presence of 4,000-Year-Old Plague, Oldest in UK

The team extracted ancient DNA from the teeth of 34 individuals across the two sites, screening for the presence of Y. pestis. read more
Health Officials Say Fentanyl Can be Weaponized, Urge Preparation

The widely available drug fentanyl, already the number one killer of Americans under 50, could be weaponized and used for terroristic mass poisoning, according to health experts. read more
How Handheld Tech is Making it Easier to ID in the Field

Come watch a demonstration of how the IDent 2.0 is making identification in the field easy while keeping officers safe. read more