For the first time in New York State’s history, investigators used investigative genetic genealogy to help generate a lead and make an arrest in two rapes that occurred 23 years ago.
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After 38 years, Washtenaw County Jane Doe, a homicide victim whose remains were discovered in a shallow grave in the Superior Township of Michigan, is now known to be Cheryl Coates.
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The study will research the experience of marginalized groups in the criminal justice system to see where trust–and distrust–in forensic science arises and explore how to build trust in the science.
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Researchers found that mock jurors were more likely to recommend a ruling against hypothetical defendants with an untrustworthy facial appearance.
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The story of one Indiana store demonstrates how the more than 60,000 gun retailers in America have little financial incentive to say no to questionable buyers and face limited penalties for failing to prevent illegal transactions.
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The “Cold Case Modernization Act" would expand the criteria for DOJ grant funds used to identify unidentified human remains through forensic genetic genealogy testing.
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The man had an aged tattoo that appeared to be an eagle with an anchor and the letters “USN” or “USM” which were believed to mean U.S. Navy or U.S. Marines.
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During the three-day training, in addition to the field work, topics such as anthropological approaches to the study of burned remains, forensic archaeology and fire scene aftermath are also studied in depth.
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Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced that her office would grant a local group $269,000 to quadruple its staff of forensic sexual assault interviewers to ensure a less invasive and less intimidating experience for crime victims.
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The success of a unique cold case unit in Cuyahoga County, Ohio continues with the identification of three rapists—impacting six victims—thanks to forensic genetic genealogy and familial searching.
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