The Spradlin family and their lawyer cited a backlog at the critically understaffed Kentucky State Police Forensic Laboratory as a reason for the case delay.
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After 33 years, the remains of a man discovered in Mississippi have been identified as Warner Washington, born in 1908.
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This funding will support advanced genetic genealogy techniques to help identify victims involved in unresolved criminal cases whose identities remain unknown.
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NIST forensic science program leads recommend analysts include alongside their results information about their adherence to an approved method and the performance of that method when tested using samples that are most reflective of the quality or conditions of the evidence in the case at hand.
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Lucas Zarwell moderated a lively discussion among four experts about the complex issue of resolving long-term missing and unidentified person cases while finding dignified and legal outcomes for the deceased.
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Methamphetamine deaths in the U.S. rose 61-fold from 1999 to 2021, according to a new study, highlighting a growing crisis in addiction and public health.
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The award honors those who have made significant contributions to the field of forensic medicine, and Mann is the first recipient from outside Thailand.
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Two recently released reports are showcasing the efforts of the Idaho State Police Forensic Services in 2024, including a new drug pilot program and successful SANE training initiative.
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The remains of a murdered woman discovered in 2011 have been identified as 36-year-old Tannisha Marie Edison.
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This DOJ award will pay for three new staffers as well as new forensic testing. In conducting a historic “look-back” at previous applicants and clients, WIP will focus especially on Black, Latinx and Native American individuals.
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