After over three decades, the Ventura Police Department (VPD) has made a significant breakthrough in the 1991 murder case of Danielle Clause. Using advanced forensic genetic genealogy techniques, law enforcement has identified Larry Devon Welch as the perpetrator, which is a pivotal moment in resolving this long-standing mystery.
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Using standard forensic STR testing, the Mississippi Forensics Laboratory compared a profile from a DNA sample to a profile developed from a DNA sample that was collected from the victim’s sex assault examination. This comparison confirmed that Derrick Washington was the person who sexually assaulted the victim
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The remains appeared to have been partially charred by a fire in the area in July 1983.
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The facial reconstruction was developed by a forensic artist with the Texas Department of Public Safety. The University of North Texas Center for Human Identification is currently in the process of utilizing forensic genealogy in an attempt to identify the male.
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Initially, the individual's sex could not be determined, but later anthropologists suggested that the remains were that of a female who was estimated to be between 21 and 53 years old at the time of her death.
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Around the world, countless species are being driven closer to extinction, in part due to wildlife crime. Criminals, meanwhile, are making billions from the sale of protected wildlife products – and becoming ever defter at avoiding detection.
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A bill moving through the Michigan House of Representatives would fix flaws in a 7-year-old compensation fund that the state set up to help wrongfully convicted people rebuild their lives.
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With a new generation of students inspired to become forensic scientists, it is critical to ensure they can pursue educational pathways that promote strong scientific knowledge, clear ethical practices, and familiarity with advanced technologies.
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The woman's body was discovered nude with a belt tied around her neck, and her throat had been cut.
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A new study has explored the complex patterns which lead to an intimate partner homicide (IPH), in an effort to better understand and prevent the tragic event happening.
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