A fingerprint has been found in the tars used to build the oldest known wooden plank boat in Scandinavia, which provides a direct link to the seaborne raiders who used the boat over 2,000 years ago.
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The lifecycle of handling digital evidence is lengthy and complex. From its initial collection in the field to final presentation in court, digital evidence passes through multiple hands and environments.
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In cases of strangulation, visible traces such as strangulation marks on the neck fade after just a few days—even shorter for those with darker skin tones. This can make it so much harder for victims to present evidence of a crime.
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Through this contract, Othram will identify, locate, and engage next-of-kin of unaccounted-for Marines to support DNA reference sample collection for repatriation and historical case resolution.
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“I don’t think the standards are too high, I think we’re not supporting the handlers in the way they need to be supported,” said DeGreeff, who believes improved allocation of resources would have important real-world impacts.
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Terrified of what he might do if he came back, she was offered several safety measures by Durham Constabulary, including SelectaDNA personal defence spray, which she accepted.
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As the U.S. government turns its attention to drug cartels in Mexico, new research from the University of California, Davis, suggests that violent competition among criminal organizations increases the risks migrants face at the northern border.
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Check out the top 10 gifts on this year’s Forensic Holiday Gift Guide. But get a move on—express shipping is expensive!
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Researchers have identified a technique that focuses on a maggot’s gene expression and metabolic changes to more accurately estimate how long someone has been dead.
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In September 2021, the skeletal remains of an unidentified individual were found by a property owner in rural Dallas, Georgia. Upon further investigation, officials discovered a zip tie along with the remains that appeared to have been used.
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