Breakthrough in Cold Case: DNA from Cigarette Butts Leads to Arrest in 2003 Homicide
In a significant development, Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announced on October 2, 2023, that an indictment had been issued against Robert Stewart for the…
Forensic Scientist Henry Lee Found Liable for Fabricating Evidence
Renowned forensic scientist Henry Lee has been found liable for fabricating evidence in a murder case, leading to wrongful convictions. Learn about the shocking revelation…
Genetic Genealogy Breakthrough: Solving the 22-Year-Old John Doe Case
A decades-old mystery is solved as genetic genealogy reveals the identity of Conception Bay John Doe: Temistocle Fernandez Casas, a Cuban man who vanished in…
Forensic Technologies Market Set to Surpass USD 53.7 Billion by 2033
The forensic technologies market is set to reach $53.7 billion by 2033, fueled by advancements in AI, NGS, and digital forensics, alongside growing global investments.
Inadequate Staff and Delays in Forensic Reports: The Impact on Investigations
Delays in forensic reports impact investigations adversely. Inadequate staff and challenges in forensic science laboratories contribute to the delays. Find out more about the causes…
New Software Revolutionizes DNA Evidence Analysis in Forensic Labs
Explore how the new version of DBLR™ software, in conjunction with STRmix™, is revolutionizing DNA evidence analysis in forensic laboratories worldwide. Discover the features and…
Gray County Jane Doe Identified: Brenda Sue Guessler
After 22 years, the Texas Rangers and Othram Inc. have successfully identified the Gray County Jane Doe as Brenda Sue Guessler. The collaborative effort has…
Alarming Increase in Fatal Overdoses after Police Drug Seizures
Learn about a recent study that uncovers the unintended consequences of police drug seizures, including an alarming increase in fatal overdoses. Understand the need for…
Elevating Digital Forensics: The Importance of Best Practices and Standard Operating Procedures
Discover the importance of best practices and standard operating procedures in digital forensics. Learn how the ISO 27037 framework ensures the relevance, reliability, and sufficiency…
Forensic Bitemark Analysis in Court Trials: Insufficient Data Leading to Wrongful Convictions
Discover the alarming consequences of relying on forensic bitemark analysis in court trials. Insufficient data and unreliable methodology have led to wrongful convictions, with some…
Exploring the Mysterious Phenomenon of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Discover the latest research findings on sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and understand the factors that contribute to this mysterious phenomenon. Explore the link between…
Rapid Method Developed for Classifying NPS and Other Narcotics
Read about the new method developed by researchers at Linköping University in Sweden, in collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Sweden and the National…
Lessons in Terrorism and Criminal Law from the DNA Hit of the Year
Discover the benefits and importance of constructing ethical and correct forensic DNA databases, and the impact they can have on criminal investigations. Learn about the…
Bacteria Breakthrough: Forensic Scientists Unlock New Method to Convict Sex Offenders Without DNA Evidence
In a groundbreaking development in the field of forensic science, researchers at Murdoch University have made a startling discovery that could revolutionize the conviction process…
New study reveals how blood back spatter can provide crucial clues in crime investigations.
A study to investigate how blood behaves when a gun is fired, revealed that smaller blood droplets are more easily propelled towards the victim by…
Barriers to Next-Generation Sequencing in Forensics
This report discusses the slow adoption of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology in forensic laboratories, citing barriers such as the need for heavy investment in resources,…
Killer of Taxi Driver Gasim Hassan Sentenced to Death
Adham Mohammed was arrested and convicted of intentional homicide on January 19, 2020, based on DNA evidence. Adham initially denied killing Gasim but later confessed.…
UIDAI and IIT Bombay Partner to Create Touchless Fingerprint Biometric Capture System
UIDAI and IIT Bombay have partnered to develop a touchless fingerprint biometric capture system that includes built-in liveness detection and supports biometric authentication using multiple…
Elderly Woman Stabbed to Death in N. Manadhoo, Prompting Maldives Police Service to Monitor Travel
The Maldives police have started investigating the death of an elderly woman in N. Manadhoo. The investigation was prompted by suspicions surrounding her death.
Exploring the Use of Household Dust in Forensic Investigations
Household dust is an attractive source of evidence as it accumulates on undisturbed surfaces and contains sufficient DNA for analysis. The researchers used SNPs genotyping…
