Did you know that the FBI's DNA database has helped solve nearly 170,000 investigations, utilizing over 10 million genetic profiles? These impressive statistics highlight DNA evidence's tremendous power and impact—provided it is collected and handled using meticulous techniques and...

In the high-stakes world of criminal justice, the quest for truth often hinges on the tiniest pieces of evidence. For decades, fingerprints reigned supreme as the gold standard in forensic identification. But with the advent of DNA analysis, a...

Introduction to the Scott Peterson Case The Scott Peterson case ranks among modern American history's most notorious and hotly debated criminal investigations. When Laci Peterson, a vibrant 27-year-old pregnant wife from Modesto, California, vanished on Christmas Eve 2002, media outlets...