Louisiana State University’s FACES Lab produced a forensic approximation of what Vernon County John Doe may have looked like and a DNA profile was developed and uploaded to CODIS. Despite these efforts, his identity remains a mystery over 20 years later.
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Police arrested Lovrien, 53, in May after forensic genealogy linked him to the 1999 disappearance — and presumed death — of Mark Dribin, an airline cargo worker.
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Both Oberholtzer and Schnee were last seen hitchhiking outside of the town of Breckenridge on January 6, 1982. The women were not together.
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We don't intentionally neglect our self-care, but multitasking becomes a routine that can lead to burnout among forensic scientists. Stress has become normalized for the forensic science community, and it's compromising the mental and physical health of women who have a difficult time saying no.
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Understanding the dynamics of how blood droplets fall on and through different materials can help crime scene units investigate a scene and generate a better picture of said scene for investigators and forensic scientists.
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The Aurora Police Department has positively identified human remains located in Kane County in December, as the body of 22-year-old Tyesha Bell, a woman who was reported missing in 2003.
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The state-of-the art facility will focus on conducting research, method/workflow development and provide scientific demonstrations and training in the field of DNA forensics.
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The newly created role of Commissioner is to support and promote the adoption of lawful, effective and ethical practices in relation to biometric data in a policing and criminal justice context.
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Wounded, ill or injured veterans are being trained and hired as computer forensic analysts to assist HSI in those investigations through the HERO Corps Program.
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At the National Center for Forensic Science, Candice Bridge leads a team of students working diligently to help the victims of violent crimes by shedding light on some of the most unlikely trace material possibly found on a victim or suspect.
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