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DOJ Awards $192 Million for the Advancement of Forensic Science
Friday, October 16, 2020
This week, the Department of Justice awarded a total of $192 million to U.S. states to advance forensic science. The funding package breaks down to 13 specific grants, with an obvious focus on increasing DNA analysis throughout the nation. Read More News
Cleveland County Establishes Genealogical Unit to Focus on Cold Case Rapists
Friday, October 16, 2020
The GOLD Unit’s work will include genealogical testing of cold case sexual assaults and sexually motivated homicides. Read More News
Othram's Genetic Testing Platform Helps Solve One of Canada's Most Notorious Cases
Friday, October 16, 2020
In October of 1984, 9-year-old Christine Jessop got off her school bus in the small town of Queensville, Ontario, as she did every day. She dropped her school bag off at home, and walked to meet a friend at the park. Christine never made it. Read More News
Scott Peterson Murder Convictions Ordered Re-examined
Friday, October 16, 2020
The California Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a second look at Scott Peterson’s conviction for killing his pregnant wife and unborn son, less than two months after it overturned his death penalty. Read More News
Concerns About Violence Increase in California Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Friday, October 16, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has been linked to an estimated 110,000 firearm purchases in California and increases in individuals' worries about violence. Read More News

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