Over the following year, investigators from both agencies meticulously reviewed numerous missing persons reports, eliminating many possibilities while continuing to search for answers.
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Two human bones found during a home renovation have proven to have no forensic value and are likely historical in nature.
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Dr. Lee was a distinguished professor at the University of New Haven for more than 50 years and former Commissioner of Connecticut Public Safety.
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A team has developed a hybrid AI tool to detect patterns of psychological abuse, including coercive control, in a bid to transform digital forensic investigations and mental health research.
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The last known photograph of Mark Smith was taken at his sister’s wedding in September 1973. He left his home in Billings, Montana, to travel in 1974, and was not heard from again.
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Researchers created a method for predicting the sensitivity of lateral flow assay test strips, allowing for a 100-fold improvement.
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In 2025, the Indiana State Police received a budget increase, including a 20.8% increase from under $15 million to $18 million for the ISP Forensic Laboratory, a boost of over $3 million.
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Past behavior matters, especially in law enforcement where certain pre-hire misbehavior by law enforcement candidates sharply increases the likelihood of police misconduct once they are hired, according to new research.
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The authors say their study has revealed critical gaps in the U.S. death investigation system, and is leading to renewed calls for reform.
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The forensic van includes advanced ballistics testing, Rapid DNA, and Graykey digital forensic
technology that helps police access cell phones.
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