Law Enforcement’s Breakthrough in a 54-Year-Old Case using IDEMIA STORM ABIS

Webinar Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. PT, 1 p.m. ET
Duration: 1 hour
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Join us for an exclusive webinar exploring how cutting-edge biometric technology helped law enforcement crack a decades-old cold case. In 1971, the unidentified remains of a young woman were discovered in Lake Panasoffkee, Florida, sparking an investigation that spanned more than five decades. Despite early forensic efforts, her identity remained a mystery—until now.

Discover how the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office leveraged IDEMIA’s STORM ABIS to transform low-quality fingerprints from 1971 into a breakthrough identification. Learn about the persistence, collaboration, and technological advancements that brought closure to the victim’s family and renewed hope for justice.

In this webinar you’ll learn:

  • How modern fingerprint technology solved a 54-year-old case
  • Lessons learned from decades of investigative persistence 
  • The critical role of record integration and forensic innovation

Who should attend: 

  • Law enforcement professionals
  • Forensic experts
  • Anyone interested in the power of technology to solve cold cases.

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