Todd Christopher Kohlhepp, born Todd Christopher Sampsell on March 7, 1971, is an American convicted serial killer. He is also a mass shooter and sex offender. Between 2003 and 2016, he murdered seven people in South Carolina. In addition...

Published Date: 30 January 2024Journal: Forensic Science, Medicine, and PathologyAuthors: Beryl Morris New Geographic Location Data on the Occurrence and Abundance of Carrion Insects of Forensic Interest Abstract Forensic entomology is a crucial field in criminal investigations, utilizing carrion insects to estimate...

The forensic landscape is on the cusp of a revolutionary change. This change is paved by the advent of environmental DNA (eDNA) collection from the air. As scientists continue to explore the potential of eDNA, they are discovering groundbreaking...

Published Date: 1 December 2023Journal: Science & JusticeAuthors: Vanesa Serrudo Gonzales, Teresa Ortuño Limarino, Pablo Duchen Abstract:Forensic palynology, the study of spores and pollen grains, has emerged as a pivotal tool in criminalistics, linking specific geographical locations to crime scenes....

Published Date: March 2024 Authors: Matthew A. Saucier, Nicholas A. Kruse, Timothy A. Lewis, Nathan I. Hammer, and Jared H. Delcamp Published Journal: Royal Society of Chemistry Introduction: Forensic analysis has significantly evolved since the advent of DNA analysis in the late...