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Brothers Arrested in 1997 Cold Case Homicide of Decapitated John Doe

The Michigan State Police First District Cold Case Unit worked with other local and federal agencies and prosecutors to gather evidence, establish a timeline of events, and locate the defendants. read more
New Tools Seek to Aid Evidence Gathering in Rape Cases

Two European projects have developed technologies to improve ways of finding the microscopic material needed to ensure a conviction. read more
New Policing Degree Aims to Widen Officer Recruitment

A new policing degree course at the University of Huddersfield aims to give students a broad range of skills needed for police work as well as widening police recruitment from underrepresented communities. read more
Calculating Variation in Mixed DNA Samples Interpretation

Researchers detail the creation of accurate statistics to assess variation in the interpretation of complex DNA mixtures. read more
Familial DNA Identifies Suspect in 1972 Murder of 12-Year-Old Boy

Recently, a sample taken resulted in a 98.28% probability that the DNA found on the victim and his clothing matched an individual previously unknown to investigators. read more
1971 Homicide Victim Now Identified as Colleen Audrey Rice

The victim was located in a canvas sack that had been tied at the top with a white cotton rope. The sack was a white cotton, loosely-woven sack, with the words “Deer-Pak Ames Harris Neville Co.,” printed in green. read more
Man Exonerated of 1991 Murder After DNA Excludes Him, Brother

Evidence presented to the court revealed that although DNA testing at Schweitzer’s original trial excluded him and his co-defendants, the state used false jailhouse informant testimony to build its case. read more
West Virginia Senate Passes Mandate on Rape Kit Training

Victims of sexual assault in West Virginia may have an easier time finding health care providers to conduct forensic examinations and collect rape kits if a bill passed Monday by the state Senate becomes law. read more
Results Released in Girl’s Request for DNA Evidence of Santa

A young Rhode Island girl has finally figured out how to determine if Santa Claus is real—DNA. Last week, the resident sent a partially eaten cookie as well as a couple of gnawed-on carrot sticks to the police department. read more
America’s Biggest Museums Fail to Return Native American Human Remains

The remains of more than 110,000 Native American, Native Hawaiian and Alaska Natives’ ancestors are still held by museums, universities and federal agencies. read more
3 Years after Suspect’s Suicide, Fingerprint and Tips Link Him to 1994 Murder

One day after police tried to interview school bus driver Jeremiah Guyette about a murder that took place in 1994 in the town he briefly lived in, Guyette fatally shot himself. read more
Cold Case Team Ties Man to 2000 Robbery, Murder

Through speaking with witnesses, investigators learned of Hudgens’ intentions to rob the business that day and, along with forensic evidence, were able to tie him to Anshutz’s murder. read more
Canadian Soldier of the First World War Identified

The identity was confirmed through historical, genealogical, anthropological, archaeological and DNA analysis. read more
After Purchase by Investment Firm, Magnet Forensics to Combine with Grayshift

Thoma Bravo intends to combine Magnet Forensics and Grayshift LLC, which Thoma Bravo acquired majority control of in July 2022. read more
Father, Stepmother Arrested After Genealogy ID's 6-Year-Old Found in 2012

After first finding her remains in 2012, investigators have now identified Opelika Jane Doe as 6-year-old homicide victim Amore Joveah Wiggins. read more