Advanced DNA testing coupled with forensic genetic genealogy has led to the identification of homicide victim Deanna Marie Smith, whose remains were discovered in October 2003.
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As interns for the Howard County Police Department, the students documented and digitized evidence, reevaluated fingerprints from more than 50 years ago, and leveraged genealogy and AI technology.
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In countries like Pakistan, where gun-related crimes are rising, the need for reliable firearm forensics is greater than ever.
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The serial killer responsible for at least three of the Colonial Parkway murders has now been tied to a fourth victim through DNA.
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Chicago Police Department detectives have secured murder charges against a suspect who fled the country during an investigation that began more than two decades ago.
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Serving in an advisory capacity, the teams will analyze case materials and make recommendations for evidence suitable for further forensic testing.
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Forensic experts are inviting the public to put their sneaker knowledge to the test, and contribute to an award-winning research project.
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The change reflects a broader transformation in how the university prepares students for careers in forensic science—moving away from glamorized television portrayals toward the tedious, detail-oriented reality of actual crime scene work.
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Over the last several years, there has been a growth in the number of options for the public to submit images and videos directly to agencies. This has been an enormous help, as it enables officers to review the evidence more quickly and disseminate pertinent information to the public.
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They soon came to learn that the initial assessments from 1988 were inaccurate. Originally, authorities believed that New Buffalo Jane Doe was a Caucasian woman in her 40s or 50s, but she turned out to be African American and in her 70s at the time of her death.
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