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Army's Forensic Lab Cuts Down Evidence Analysis Time by 4 Months

The improvement has cut turnaround times for evidence analysis from 180 days to less than 60 days in most cases. read more
Simulation Reveals Dangerous Levels of Tear Gas Used During Summer 2020 Protests

Researchers used computer fluid dynamics to reconstruct and simulate the spread of the toxic chemicals in tear gas. They found levels 2,000 times higher than the acceptable level, set by OSHA. read more
How Machine Learning Can Make Digital Forensics More Efficient

Irfan Ahmed leads computer scientists working to protect nuclear plants and other critical infrastructure—and aiming to apply the methods to other crime. read more
Traces of Meth Detected in First Test for Airborne Drug Pollution in Oceania

Methamphetamine, nicotine, caffeine and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) were detected in downtown Auckland air in the first study of its type in New Zealand and Australia. read more
Australian, Pacific Police Forces Set Forensic Agenda

The AFP and forensic leaders from 11 police forces across the Pacific gathered in Canberra last week, to strengthen and support forensic capabilities across the region. read more
Colorado Hospital Opens Unit Solely for Forensic Nursing Care

UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central will open a first-of-its-kind medical unit dedicated solely to providing forensic nursing care to patients who have experienced sexual assault, physical assault or other types of abuse. read more
NamUs Tip Reopens 1986 Cold Case, Leads to Identity of Jane Doe

In October 2022, an email tip to NamUs suggested investigators look at Paula Boudreaux’s case and that there may be a link to the unidentified remains from 1989. read more
Advanced DNA Testing on 1981 Rape Kit Leads to Arrest

In 2020, evidence in the case was subjected to Advanced DNA testing under DPS’ Sexual Assault Kit Initiative program. read more
Supreme Court Lets Texas Death Row Inmate Pursue DNA Lawsuit

The Supreme Court ruled that longtime Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed should have a chance to argue for testing of crime-scene evidence that he says will help clear him. read more
Book Review: Still Life With Bones

Hagerty’s book, Still Life with Bones, is a voyage into the brutality of the genocide that took place in Guatemala, and in Argentina’s "Dirty War." read more
University Begins Training Program to Help Alleviate SANE Shortage

In addition to increasing the number of certified nurse examiners, the UWM project is focused on preparing nurses in culturally responsive care. read more
Genealogy Links Man to Two Rapes in 10 Months in Michigan, Pennsylvania

Despite the 400+ miles separating the crime scenes, investigators have linked a now-51-year-old man to both of the crimes through DNA and investigative genetic genealogy. read more
Identifinders ID’s Teen Homicide Victim who Ran Away from Boarding School in 1972

On August 16, 1975, the body of a deceased female, found bound, gagged, and wrapped in a tarp was discovered in a drainage ditch in East Haven, Conn. read more
2021 John Doe Identified, Case Still Under Investigation

In February 2021, the case was entered into NamUs as UP77898. With few leads to go on, the case soon went cold. read more
Pennsylvania DA's Office Creates Digital Forensic Lab

The District Attorney’s Office will soon be implementing and operating a self-contained digital forensic laboratory conducted by a civilian forensic examiner after receiving more than $497,000 in grant funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. read more