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Study Proves MRIs Can Show Strangulation Evidence 12 Days Later
December 10, 2025
In cases of strangulation, visible traces such as strangulation marks on the neck fade after just a few days—even shorter for those with darker skin tones. This can make it so much harder for victims to present evidence of a crime. Read More

Genealogy Identifies Infant in 1981 Cold Case as Police Search for Answers
October 22, 2025
While the police department knows the identity of both parents, their names are not being released at this time. This identification represents a major step forward in the case and has renewed efforts to bring this case to justice. Read More
DNA Doe Project Identifies Skeletal Remains Found in 1992
October 15, 2025
More than 30 years ago, on August 17, 1992, workers clearing brush near the St. Johns Bridge in North Portland discovered the fully skeletonized remains of a man. Read More
Follow Up on Missing Persons Cold Case Matches Student to Unidentified Skull
October 15, 2025
Continued follow up on a missing persons investigation led to a piece of closure for the family of 20-year-old TSU student and mother, Alice Mae Sullivan, 39 years after she went missing. Read More
Albany Police, FBI, Othram ID Suspect in 1964 Homicide
October 15, 2025
After six decades, the suspect in the assault and murder of Catherine Blackburn of Albany, New York has been identified. Read More
New Building Upgrades County's Forensic Capabilities
October 15, 2025
The East Command building was not designed for forensic sciences and years of modification simply couldn’t turn into the kind of space necessary for advanced forensic services. Read More
Genealogy Identifies 1989 John Doe in Ohio
October 08, 2025
In another victory for forensic genealogy, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Franklin County Coroner Nate Overmire announced that the skeletal remains of a white male found 36 years ago have been identified. Read More

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Study Proves MRIs Can Show Strangulation Evidence 12 Days Later

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Genealogy Identifies Infant in 1981 Cold Case as Police Search for Answers

DNA Doe Project Identifies Skeletal Remains Found in 1992

Follow Up on Missing Persons Cold Case Matches Student to Unidentified Skull

Albany Police, FBI, Othram ID Suspect in 1964 Homicide

New Building Upgrades County's Forensic Capabilities

Genealogy Identifies 1989 John Doe in Ohio

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