Now, police are certain they have identified the man actually responsible for Brow’s murder after modern-day analysis of blood left at the crime scene and subsequent genetic genealogy.
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A man was found under a bridge in Phoenix, Arizona on October 13, 2011. He had apparently died as the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He had no identification on him when he was found.
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Groundbreaking study uses machine learning to trace sex trafficking supply chains, empowering law enforcement with early intervention tools.
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Originally developed in-house for its own genomic services, these solutions will allow other laboratories, agencies, and partners to leverage the same advanced capabilities that power Othram’s forensic success.
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With police departments across the U.S. and around the world looking for ways to improve public trust and community relationships, this study suggests that integrating procedural justice training into standard law enforcement education could be a high-impact, low-cost strategy.
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In June 2024, befuddled forensic scientists started detecting the presence of BTMPS—a light stabilizer evaluated for use in plastic materials—in the recreational drug supply, specifically as an adulterant alongside fentanyl.
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Because the skull’s origin and context were unclear, forensic evidence was sent to Othram to determine if advanced DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy could assist in the identification.
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The program will incorporate Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Criminology and Investigation, Legal Studies, Physics, and Statistics courses to develop skilled, professional graduates.
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This investment in the center will help support specific research projects that focus on topics important to the province and will be identified collaboratively between USask and the ministry.
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In states with the most permissive firearm laws, researchers found evidence of 6,029 more pediatric deaths due to firearms than would have been expected based on the existing demographic trends—and more than 1,400 excess deaths in states with permissive firearm laws.
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