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Junk Science: 911 Call Analysis

Tracing the fallacy of 911 call analysis through the justice system, from Quantico to the courtroom. read more
Genetic Genealogy Helps Identify Woman Missing Since 1959

It was believed based on the condition of the remains that the decedent may have been in the ground for approximately 15 to 25 years. read more
After Training, Investigators ID 2 Missing Persons Using Genetic Genealogy

In mid-2022, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office partnered with Genetic Genealogy For Law Enforcement, to receive investigative training, so they could learn how to perform this work themselves starting with three other unresolved human remains cases using forensic genetic genealogy. read more
Secret Service Names Upstate NY Investigator Top Forensic Examiner

The Secret Service started the Forensic Partner Reporting program to train local law enforcement in digital forensic examination as a way to expand its capacity in this realm while simultaneously increasing the capacity of local law enforcement agencies in those areas as well. read more
Study: Addressing Social Isolation May be Key in Mass Shootings

A forthcoming study in the journal Psychology of Violence examined the psychological crises exhibited by mass shooters leading to their attacks. read more
AI, Remote Sensing Tackle Illicit Opium Production in Afghanistan

Did you know Afghanistan is the source of more than 80% of the world’s opium? Academics will use artificial intelligence to interpret data from satellites to track where poppy crops are grown in Afghanistan. read more
Cold Case Team Makes Arrest in 2005 Murder

The cold case team completed a comprehensive review of the investigation and re-submitted evidence to the Department of Justice for fresh analysis, which produced compelling results . read more
New Investigation Results in Arrest of Two in Cold Case Homicide

The investigators initiated a brand new inquiry into the January 2000 shooting, reviewing all existing case files and evidence. read more
Forensic Tests Show Legendary Chilean Poet Pablo Neruda was Poisoned

Forensic experts have determined that Chilean poet Pablo Neruda died of poisoning nearly 50 years ago. read more
University's Forensic Science Day for High Schoolers Continues to Inspire

Forensic Science Day at GCU began in 2012 and has steadily grown to expose high school and community college students to the field. read more
Genetic Genealogy Finds 30 Relatives of Jane Doe, But Not Her Name

Investigators have released a new facial approximation of a Jane Doe whose body was found in 1993. At least 30 relatives of Jane Doe have been identified and contacted, but her identity still remains a mystery. read more
DNA Links Suspect 'Hiding in Plain Sight' to Two 1981 Murders

A Southern California man was charged last week with killing two women in 1981 after DNA evidence linked him to the crimes, prosecutors announced Thursday. read more
Remains Identified as Rancher Lost Crossing River During 1964 Flood

Numerous reporting parties indicated they believed the remains to be that of David West, Jr., a man who had disappeared from Sherman County trying to cross the John Day River during a large flooding event in 1964. read more
Study: Adding 'Confidence Questions' to Eyewitness Lineup Improves Accuracy

Researchers have developed a new procedure to capture more information from eyewitnesses during police investigations and better detect a suspect's guilt or innocence. read more
New AI Methods Tackle Illegal Wildlife Trade on the Internet

Scientists applied machine vision models and were able to deduce from the context of an image if it pertained to the sale of a live animal. read more