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Remains Found in 2022 ID’ed as 19-year-old Missing Since 2016
January 28, 2026
Skeletal remains discovered in a wooded area by Miramar Beach, Florida in October 2022 have now been positively identified as Jacob Lyon, a 19-year-old who was reported missing from a nearby town in 2016. Read More

Report Highlights Types of Stress Affecting Forensic Scientists
November 19, 2025
The research found organizational and operational pressures, not trauma exposure, were the strongest predictors of poor wellbeing outcomes, such as burnout and distress. Read More
Genealogy IDs Newborn Left on Side of Road in 1983, No Charges Filed Against Mother
November 19, 2025
At the time the baby was located, the medical examiner was unable to confirm whether the baby had been born alive or deceased. Read More
DNA Identifies Adopted Woman Murdered at Least 1 Year Before Body Found in 2003
November 19, 2025
Advanced DNA testing coupled with forensic genetic genealogy has led to the identification of homicide victim Deanna Marie Smith, whose remains were discovered in October 2003. Read More
How Students Helped Police Solve a 1971 Cold Case Murder
November 19, 2025
As interns for the Howard County Police Department, the students documented and digitized evidence, reevaluated fingerprints from more than 50 years ago, and leveraged genealogy and AI technology. Read More
The Basics of Firearm Forensics
November 18, 2025
In countries like Pakistan, where gun-related crimes are rising, the need for reliable firearm forensics is greater than ever. Read More
Police Make Arrest in 2004 Homicide Following International Search for Suspect
November 17, 2025
Chicago Police Department detectives have secured murder charges against a suspect who fled the country during an investigation that began more than two decades ago. Read More

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