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Native American Missing Persons: Study Details Problems, Recommendations

Building relationships between tribal and non-tribal law agencies is a key step for addressing high incidence of reported missing persons cases, new study finds. read more
New Method Rapidly Classifies NPS, Other Narcotics

Researchers have developed a rapid method for measuring the effect of new NPS and provide scientific basis for narcotics classification. read more
Ohio Investigators ID Two John Does from 1992, 2006

Two sets of human remains that have long defied identification – one for 30 years, the other for 17 – now have their names back. read more
Genealogy ID's 'Trunk Lady' But Opens More Questions

After 53 years, St. Petersburg's oldest and most infamous cold case victim is finally identified as Sylvia June Atherton, mother of five, from Arizona. read more
Study: Defense Lawyers Face Challenges with Digital Evidence

Solicitors and barristers have reported their use of digital evidence can be restricted by limited or late access, large volumes of material, and tight turnaround times to secure legal aid funding and choose and instruct independent experts. read more
NIST: A Lot More Research Necessary in Pursuit of Cannabis Breathalyzer

The goal of this study was to begin developing a protocol that yields reproducible results—a necessary step toward a reliable, validated field-based method. read more
Genetic Genealogy Gives Victim's Name, Leads to Suspect

The body was identified as that of a white male; however, due to the removal of the head, hands, and feet, it was impossible to give an accurate age or description. read more
New National Protocol for Intimate Partner Violence Medical Forensic Examinations

The protocol will guide the clinical practice of conducting comprehensive assessments for patients experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) that prioritize the patient’s health and well-being. read more
New Police Forensic Lab Will Focus on High-throughput DNA Testing

The new lab will focus on high-throughput DNA testing, which comprises about 20% of all ISP forensic cases in the laboratory system. read more
DNA Hit of the Year: Lessons in Terrorism and Criminal Law

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Dr. Noora Al Snan was finally able to link the detonation of 34 IEDs to one man—who was not in the DNA database. This was thanks to a creative application of familial searching and the common in-breeding seen in some populations in Bahrain. read more
Unique 'Sexome' Bacteria Could Help Identify Sex Offenders

Researchers at Murdoch University have made a discovery that could lead to a new weapon in the arsenal against perpetrators of sexual assault. read more
Quebec Police Identify Killer in 1975 Cold Case Murder of Teen

Canadian police said Tuesday they have solved one of the highest-profile cold cases in Quebec history, linking the 1975 rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl to a West Virginia man who died more than 40 years ago. read more
Genetic Genealogy Identifies 1986 Jane Doe

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Unit used DNA testing and investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) to identify the remains of a woman found in Warner Springs on February 16, 1986. read more
ASCLD Names 15 Top Performing Forensic Labs

The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) announced 15 forensic laboratories as recipients of the Foresight Maximus Award, a distinction recognizing the top performing forensic laboratories in the world based on Foresight business metrics. read more
Investigators Identify Man Missing Since 1983

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office has identified another cold case homicide victim with the help of new techniques and technology. read more