Although Jane Doe #5 (1983) has now been identified, Hertel’s missing persons case remains active, as only partial skeletal remains were recovered.
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A criminal justice professor is committed to reforming how sex crimes are handled by seeking to better understand the behavior, patterns and criminal histories of offenders identified as suspects.
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The cause of death was determined to be self-inflicted, and no suicide note or identifying documents were found on the decedent.
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On Oct. 7, 1986, the body of an unidentified male was discovered bound and shot multiple times in an execution-style killing.
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For forensic anthropologists, bone lesions caused by cancer pose unique challenges due to their unpredictable nature and diverse presentations.
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Loyola University Maryland is launching a new Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science degree in Fall 2025 to prepare students for growing career opportunities in the forensic sciences.
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Scientists have taken a first step toward understanding how a range of contextual factors influence how bomb residue transfers to the hands of suspects.
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No suspects were identified at the time, and the case went cold until a fingerprint found on one of Ralston’s cigarette packs was found to match Sims in August 2024.
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The package contained skeletal remains and an anonymous letter. The letter gave directions leading to more human remains. It is unclear how the majority of her remains were found 45 miles from her home or how her skull was found almost 100 miles away.
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The Tulsa forensic laboratory has detected the presence of medetomidine, a powerful veterinary sedative, in fentanyl mixtures.
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