Unusually, the Jane Doe had some relatively close DNA matches, while it was also clear that she had ancestors from both Sweden and Canada.
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Through DNA comparison, both sets of skeletal remains were found to belong to the same individual. Despite extensive investigative efforts, the decedent’s identity was unknown until now.
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NIST developed an SRM that enables forensic laboratories to evaluate the accuracy of the instrument height measurements and establish traceability of measurement results.
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Three years ago, Hurricane Ian swept through Southwest Florida, leaving a trail of destruction in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, and DeSoto counties. The storm left structural damage to the Fort Myers Regional Operations Center.
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After 10 years, the remains of a man found near the Verde River in Yavapai County, Arizona has been identified as Michael Wayne Mest.
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The order allows DNA testing of evidence from the original crime scene. The order specifically calls for the use of the M-Vac system.
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Detectives believe that Vera Bryant and her boyfriend James Hedgepeth, both now deceased, were involved in the murder of Carl. Detectives also suspect that Carl’s infant brother, James Bryant, was killed around the same time.
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Currently, local law enforcement agencies in Chautauqua County must send forensic evidence to laboratories located outside the region, creating delays in investigations and increasing costs.
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The proposed standard will aim to help forensic practitioners preserve evidence integrity through proper collection and storage methods.
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Bateman is one of only a handful of veterinarians in Canada with active cases in this emerging field, and he is not waiting for anyone to catch up, as he builds the field .
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