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Genealogy IDs Birth Mother of Now-healthy 4-Year-Old Abandoned in the Woods

On the night of June 6, 2019, two teenage girls went outside to empty out their car before a significant thunderstorm was expected to hit the area. Once outside, they heard the unexpected—what sounded like a baby crying. read more
Skeletal Remains Found in 1991 are that of Vietnam Vet

Over three decades ago, a local hunter discovered the skeletal remains of an unidentified male. These remains were not the result of a homicide, nor were they those of a reported missing person from any jurisdiction. read more
Does Racism Impact the Human Skeleton?

Tallman will use biological/forensic anthropology methods to understand if and how segregation from apartheid and structural racism impact the skeleton, particularly with age-at-death estimation and health. read more
University's Forensic Science Program Receives Accreditation for All Graduate Degrees

The University of Central Oklahoma’s W. Roger Webb Forensic Science Institute received full, five-year accreditation through the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission. read more
2023 DNA Hit of the Year Finalists: Thieves, Terrorists and Serial Killers

On Tuesday, at the 2023 Human Identification Solutions (HIDS) conference, GTH-DNA will unveil the “DNA Hit of the Year.” read more
Genetic Genealogy IDs 1977 Victim of Samuel Little, U.S.’s Most Prolific Serial Killer

Forty-six years after her remains were found in Macon, Georgia, genetic genealogy has helped identified Yvonne Pless as one of the 93 victims of the U.S.’s most prolific serial killer, Samuel Little. read more
Genealogy, Fingerprints Confirm Man's Identity 46 Years After Body Found in Missouri River

The body was found floating in the Missouri River eight miles east of Farm Island. The body was in an advanced state of decomposition, and there was no identification on the person. Partial fingerprints were obtained. read more
New STEM Building Features 3 Forensic Lab Spaces

The third floor is home to eight biology laboratory spaces, a plant-growing room, a forensic sciences lab, a crime scene lab and an anthropology and forensics lab. read more
Study: DNA Suggests Homo sapiens Arose from Multiple Closely Related Populations

In testing the genetic material of current populations in Africa and comparing against existing fossil evidence of early Homo sapiens populations there, researchers have uncovered a new model of human evolution — overturning previous beliefs that a single African population gave rise to all humans. read more
Norberto Peets Exonerated After 26 Years Amid Discredited Eyewitness Testimony

Peets’ trial attorney had not adequately investigated his case, and as a result, had overlooked key evidence that both pointed to an alternate suspect and discredited the eyewitness testimony that had wrongfully convicted Peets. read more
How Turtle DNA Raised Serious Human DNA Privacy, Ethical Concerns

The team expected some human eDNA to end up in their sea turtle samples, but the quantity was significantly more than anticipated. That gave the researchers an ethical pause. read more
Girl Missing Since 2017 Found after Recognized from Unsolved Mysteries Reboot

A girl who was allegedly abducted in suburban Chicago in 2017 by her noncustodial mother has been found safe in North Carolina after she was spotted at a business. read more
Genealogy ID's 1989 Jane Doe Homicide Victim

More than 32 years later, Mississippi's 1989 Lincoln County Jane Doe, a homicide victim, has been identified as Melinda Lou Barnhouse of Maryland. read more
Michigan State Police Seek Public's Help to ID 1988 Doe

The Michigan State Police Niles Post, in coordination with New Buffalo Police Department, Police are asking for help identifying a woman’s body who was found washed ashore in New Buffalo 35 years ago. read more
Sleep-tracker Study Finds Fatigued Officers Struggle with Investigations

Along with the negative health implications, new research indicates officers who are fatigued have a harder time collecting information that could bring justice to victims. read more