Last week, Othram announced the identification of two cold case John Does in Hillsborough County, Florida.
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The initiative brings together forensic science with ethical, cultural and legal approaches to help families resolve the trauma of ambiguous loss.
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Designed to support forensic science, emergency response, and medical investigation, the facility combines advanced crime labs, autopsy suites, evidence storage, a firing range, and emergency management operations under one roof.
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A new study finds both autistic and non-autistic suspects may be judged more harshly if any idiosyncratic behaviors in interviews stray beyond what observers consider as normal.
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Video looks objective because it can be replayed. That appearance of certainty is valuable, but it can also cause a reviewer to give the recording more weight than it can support.
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A Victorian cold case shows how DNA and family history can work together—and why this powerful technique demands care.
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Because Jackson died of a gunshot to the back of the head, LVMPD Homicide says there has been speculation this homicide had ties to organized crime. However at this point in the investigation, there is not information to support those theories.
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The investigation took an unexpected turn earlier this year when detectives learned that one of the suspects had died just two days before DNA evidence linked him to the crime.
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Reducing gun portrayals in entertainment and challenging beliefs about firearms for self-protection could complement efforts to reduce firearm violence.
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Through educational sessions, presentations and opportunities for collaboration, ISHI connects experts from across the forensic community to exchange practical experience and learn from their peers.
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