Scientists from the Center for Forensic Science Research & Education (CFSRE) identified the adulterant quinine in up to 57% of seized drug cases in the U.S., however, positivity varied greatly by state and rapidly declined in early 2022.
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Shortly after providing a DNA sample, Allen admitted that she was the biological mother of Baby Doe. During a follow-up interview, she admitted to cutting the baby’s throat shortly after his birth.
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AG Bob Ferguson announced his lawfully owed DNA project has collected 102 of 387 profiles of sex, kidnapping and homicide offenders in Washington who owe DNA.
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Morris Tidball-Binz, the UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, called on the international community to step up efforts for improving medico-legal death investigation systems worldwide.
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The 3D X-ray is a user-friendly, portable, durable, prototype imaging tool that uses a combination of both 2D and 3D computed tomography (CT) imaging capabilities to quickly and accurately detect the presence of explosive devices.
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Two sets of remains found last year at Oaklawn Cemetery have yielded enough DNA to possibly identify them by name and as victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre.
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Test strips to help drug users identify fentanyl and other potentially deadly chemicals would no longer be classified as illegal paraphernalia under a bill passed unanimously by the Pennsylvania House.
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One out of every five intentional animal cruelty incidents reported to police involves another criminal offense, according to a new study.
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Mass shootings are a source of shared anguish and outrage among Americans and are becoming more frequent. Extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs), also known as gun violence restraining orders or “red flag” laws, are designed to help prevent these shootings.
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An international team of researchers has developed a scanning tool to make websites less vulnerable to hacking and cyberattacks.
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