At this time, there are only about 500 forensic pathologists actively working for coroner/medical examiner offices in the United States. There are now about 100 vacancies in the field.
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“Ineffective” methods of risk assessment and the processing of items for digital forensic analysis have led to police tensions and are slowing down investigations, says a new study.
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Genetic genealogy has helped identify a serial rapist who was committing crimes for at least 40 years of his life, varying his location and even changing his MO as he got older and became plagued with medical issues.
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A partial DNA profile was developed from the hairs located at the scene, but no matches were identified—until recently.
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The University of Florida will lead a $25 million, 16-university team of 31 scientists and engineers in the development of new techniques and the training of future specialists in nuclear forensics.
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Scientists reconstructed the face of an ancient woman, a member of the Nabataean civilization, who is thought to have lived around 1 BCE.
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From the mechanisms used to enhance the driving experience to inbuilt entertainment systems, all can assist in the detection of crime and can be admissible as evidence in court.
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During a recent AI hackathon, two computer science experts from Portugal created a platform they hope will help speed the forensic sketch process.
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DNA collected during initial investigation and collected from a family member of the suspect matched and identified the suspect as Eddie George Snowden Jr.
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"While the Department of Justice and the FBI can help with cases that involve foul play, those resources are not available when an unidentified person's cause of death is unknown, natural, or accidental."
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