A 7-year research project involving multiple UK police forces has shown significant failings in the role of Interview Manager, which researchers say is absolutely critical to the success of high-stake crime investigations—especially rape and murder.
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Prosecutors charged a Weyauwega man with killing a woman and her boyfriend 30 years ago in apparent revenge for a snowmobile accident.
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A law passed on April 1, 2005 will have life-changing consequences for families across the UK from next year.
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Forensic will be interviewing Verogen CEO Brett Williams about the newly announced Gene by Gene genetic genealogy partnership. Do you have questions?
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Methamphetamine remains a stubbornly prevalent illicit substance in large swaths of rural America, according to a new study.
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Together the teams formed a new squad under the name Maple Mallard Magistrates (MMM), finishing in the top spot on the leaderboard at the end of days one and two, and holding on during the competition’s final day to take this year’s crown.
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The already-effective Cold Case Unit out of the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office is hoping to continue their success as they now expand their scope to include all missing persons in the last 50 years.
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Baltimore County police have processed DNA from 49 of about 1,800 remaining cases as of the first quarter of this year. Ten of the 49 cases yielded actionable DNA profiles.
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Utilizing tattoo recognition software, an FIU detective forensically examined several tattoos, two of which resulted in a strong investigative lead.
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The alliance between database stewards will standardize bioinformatic methods for FIGG analysis and offer cost-effective whole genome sequencing services for challenging forensic samples.
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