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On Tuesday, Nov. 18, join Thermo Fisher Scientific for a webinar where leading professionals will examine how sample complexity, degradation, and low-template conditions challenge traditional #forensic interpretation methods.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:31 PM
On Tuesday, Nov. 18, join Thermo Fisher Scientific for a webinar where leading professionals will examine how sample complexity, degradation, and low-template conditions challenge traditional #forensic interpretation methods.
After 57 years, the Wake County Sheriff’s Office (NC) has identified the victim of a 1968 homicide—a breakthrough made possible through the dedication of partner agencies and advancements in #ForensicGenealogy.
DNA from Hair Sample, Genealogy IDs 1968 Jane Doe
After 57 years, the Wake County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of a 1968 homicide—a breakthrough made possible through the dedication of partner agencies and advancements in forensic genea...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
After 57 years, the Wake County Sheriff’s Office (NC) has identified the victim of a 1968 homicide—a breakthrough made possible through the dedication of partner agencies and advancements in #ForensicGenealogy.
Alleged #SerialKiller Herb Baumeister is suspected of murdering over a dozen men in the early-to-mid 1990s in central Indiana.
Now, #Forensic DNA has confirmed the identity of one of those victims, likely the first one buried on Baumeister's property at Fox Hollow Farm.
Now, #Forensic DNA has confirmed the identity of one of those victims, likely the first one buried on Baumeister's property at Fox Hollow Farm.
DNA Confirms Identify of Likely First Fox Hollow Farm Victim
Now, DNA has confirmed the identity of one of those victims, likely the first one buried on Baumeister's property at Fox Hollow Farm.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Alleged #SerialKiller Herb Baumeister is suspected of murdering over a dozen men in the early-to-mid 1990s in central Indiana.
Now, #Forensic DNA has confirmed the identity of one of those victims, likely the first one buried on Baumeister's property at Fox Hollow Farm.
Now, #Forensic DNA has confirmed the identity of one of those victims, likely the first one buried on Baumeister's property at Fox Hollow Farm.
3 years after her body was discovered, Los Lunas Jane Doe has been identified as 56-year-old Lisa Marie Vernon. Vernon was reported missing after disappearing from nearby Albuquerque; she had last been seen on June 4, 2022, 6 weeks before her body was found under a tree on a Los Lunas property.
Without Age or Race Estimation, DNA Doe Project Identifies 2022 Skeletal Remains
Vernon was reported missing after disappearing from nearby Albuquerque; she had last been seen on June 4, 2022, six weeks before her body was found under a tree on a Los Lunas property.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
3 years after her body was discovered, Los Lunas Jane Doe has been identified as 56-year-old Lisa Marie Vernon. Vernon was reported missing after disappearing from nearby Albuquerque; she had last been seen on June 4, 2022, 6 weeks before her body was found under a tree on a Los Lunas property.
Investigators have made a significant development in a decades-old #ColdCase homicide involving the discovery of a deceased infant found in 1981. Through the use of #forensic #GeneticGenealogy, San Bruno PD investigators were recently able to identify the infant's family.
Genealogy Identifies Infant in 1981 Cold Case as Police Search for Answers
While the police department knows the identity of both parents, their names are not being released at this time. This identification represents a major step forward in the case and has renewed efforts...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Investigators have made a significant development in a decades-old #ColdCase homicide involving the discovery of a deceased infant found in 1981. Through the use of #forensic #GeneticGenealogy, San Bruno PD investigators were recently able to identify the infant's family.
The state of Ohio is continuing to experience a rise in drug seizures involving #carfentanil, while #forensic labs have detected a new opioid compound in the state.
So far in 2025, BCI forensic scientists have identified carfentanil in 199 items submitted to the bureau’s lab for testing.
So far in 2025, BCI forensic scientists have identified carfentanil in 199 items submitted to the bureau’s lab for testing.
Ohio Sees Carfentanil Increase, New Opioid Compound
The state of Ohio is continuing to experience a rise in drug seizures involving carfentanil, while forensic labs have detected a new opioid compound in the state.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The state of Ohio is continuing to experience a rise in drug seizures involving #carfentanil, while #forensic labs have detected a new opioid compound in the state.
So far in 2025, BCI forensic scientists have identified carfentanil in 199 items submitted to the bureau’s lab for testing.
So far in 2025, BCI forensic scientists have identified carfentanil in 199 items submitted to the bureau’s lab for testing.
A John Doe in a 47 year old #ColdCase was identified as Jessie Lee Williamson, 52, last week after more than 11 years of extensive #DNAtesting.
Williamson’s body was found by a maintenance worker Aug. 1, 1978, an autopsy later showed he suffered multiple gunshot wounds and severe burns.
Williamson’s body was found by a maintenance worker Aug. 1, 1978, an autopsy later showed he suffered multiple gunshot wounds and severe burns.
DNA Gives Back Name to 1978 Murder Victim
Williamson’s body was found by a maintenance worker Aug. 1, 1978 at Poole Knobs Recreation Area on Jones Road near La Vergne. An autopsy showed he suffered multiple gunshot wounds and severe burns.
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October 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A John Doe in a 47 year old #ColdCase was identified as Jessie Lee Williamson, 52, last week after more than 11 years of extensive #DNAtesting.
Williamson’s body was found by a maintenance worker Aug. 1, 1978, an autopsy later showed he suffered multiple gunshot wounds and severe burns.
Williamson’s body was found by a maintenance worker Aug. 1, 1978, an autopsy later showed he suffered multiple gunshot wounds and severe burns.
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Do #SolidCopperBullets significantly affect individual characteristics in #GlockMarksmanBarrels?
Learn how 3D technology and algorithms can assist in evaluating changes in firearm barrels in our #JFS article of the week! doi.org/10.1111/1556...
#BulletComparisons
Learn how 3D technology and algorithms can assist in evaluating changes in firearm barrels in our #JFS article of the week! doi.org/10.1111/1556...
#BulletComparisons
October 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Do #SolidCopperBullets significantly affect individual characteristics in #GlockMarksmanBarrels?
Learn how 3D technology and algorithms can assist in evaluating changes in firearm barrels in our #JFS article of the week! doi.org/10.1111/1556...
#BulletComparisons
Learn how 3D technology and algorithms can assist in evaluating changes in firearm barrels in our #JFS article of the week! doi.org/10.1111/1556...
#BulletComparisons
Burlington County Jane Doe’s remains were discovered on Oct. 26, 2004 in a wooded area in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. After many attempts to obtain a #DNA profile for Jane Doe, Astrea Forensics' work resulted in a #genealogy profile that has been uploaded to accessible #IGG databases.
IGG Center Asks for Help to ID Jane Doe of Turkic Ethnic Group
After many attempts to obtain a DNA profile for Jane Doe, Astrea Forensics' work resulted in a genealogy profile that has been uploaded to accessible investigative genetic genealogy databases.
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October 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Burlington County Jane Doe’s remains were discovered on Oct. 26, 2004 in a wooded area in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. After many attempts to obtain a #DNA profile for Jane Doe, Astrea Forensics' work resulted in a #genealogy profile that has been uploaded to accessible #IGG databases.
The only physical evidence located at the scene of a quadruple assault and homicide of teenagers has been linked to known #SerialKiller Robert Eugene Brashers who, years later, died by suicide during a police standoff—with the same gun he used to murder 13-year-old Amy Ayers on that night in 1991.
DNA, Ballistics Tie Serial Killer to 1991 ‘Yogurt Shop Murders’ in Austin
The only physical evidence located at the scene of a quadruple assault and homicide of teenagers has been linked to known serial killer Robert Eugene Brashers who, years later, died by suicide during ...
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September 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The only physical evidence located at the scene of a quadruple assault and homicide of teenagers has been linked to known #SerialKiller Robert Eugene Brashers who, years later, died by suicide during a police standoff—with the same gun he used to murder 13-year-old Amy Ayers on that night in 1991.
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BAMC currently has four nurses who are both Department of Defense Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner trained and CA-SANE recognized. @forensicmag.com #MSTResources #TheBigVOICE #BrookeArmyMedicalCenter
University Brings Mobile Forensic Simulation Unit to Train Military Center
Four BAMC nurses completed the 12-week online training followed by hands-on learning in the mobile simulation unit to receive their Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner certification.
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September 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
BAMC currently has four nurses who are both Department of Defense Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiner trained and CA-SANE recognized. @forensicmag.com #MSTResources #TheBigVOICE #BrookeArmyMedicalCenter
Sales of the overdose reversal medication #naloxone increased after it was made available to the public without a prescription but then dipped quickly in the period following debut of over-the-counter sales, according to a new RAND study. #ForensicScience
Over-the-counter Sales of Naloxone Decline after Initial Surge
Sales of the overdose reversal medication naloxone increased after it was made available to the public without a prescription but then dipped quickly in the period following debut of over-the-counter ...
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September 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Sales of the overdose reversal medication #naloxone increased after it was made available to the public without a prescription but then dipped quickly in the period following debut of over-the-counter sales, according to a new RAND study. #ForensicScience
Police in one of the most affluent counties in Maryland have not only solved the department’s oldest #ColdCase homicide, but also reunited the victim’s surviving adult children who were unaware of what had happened to their mother and each other. #Forensics #GeneticGenealogy #IGG
Genealogy IDs 1971 Jane Doe, Reunites 2 Surviving Children
Police in one of the most affluent counties in Maryland have not only solved the department’s oldest cold case homicide, but also reunited the victim’s surviving adult children who were unaware of wha...
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September 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Police in one of the most affluent counties in Maryland have not only solved the department’s oldest #ColdCase homicide, but also reunited the victim’s surviving adult children who were unaware of what had happened to their mother and each other. #Forensics #GeneticGenealogy #IGG
Thanks to a fully funded public crowdfunding campaign and generous financial sponsorship from Criminal Coffee Co, @moxxyforensics.bsky.social has ID’d Harris County Jane Doe (1992) as Joann Zamora, born Aug. 27, 1963. #IGG #Forensic
Moxxy IDs 1992 Jane Doe, Case is Ongoing
Joann’s remains were discovered on September 8, 1992, by a passerby in a wooded area of Harris County, Texas.
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September 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Thanks to a fully funded public crowdfunding campaign and generous financial sponsorship from Criminal Coffee Co, @moxxyforensics.bsky.social has ID’d Harris County Jane Doe (1992) as Joann Zamora, born Aug. 27, 1963. #IGG #Forensic
Nearly 50 yrs after her serial killer father allegedly murdered her, the @dnadoeproject.bsky.social has ID’d the little girl found in a barrel in Bear Brook State Park in 2000.
Her name was Rea Rasmussen, and she was the daughter of Terry Rasmussen, also known as the Chameleon Killer. #Forensics
Her name was Rea Rasmussen, and she was the daughter of Terry Rasmussen, also known as the Chameleon Killer. #Forensics
DNA Doe Project Identifies Last Child Victim of Bear Brook Murders
Nearly 50 years after her serial killer father allegedly murdered her, the DNA Doe Project has identified the little girl found in a barrel in Bear Brook State Park in 2000.
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September 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Nearly 50 yrs after her serial killer father allegedly murdered her, the @dnadoeproject.bsky.social has ID’d the little girl found in a barrel in Bear Brook State Park in 2000.
Her name was Rea Rasmussen, and she was the daughter of Terry Rasmussen, also known as the Chameleon Killer. #Forensics
Her name was Rea Rasmussen, and she was the daughter of Terry Rasmussen, also known as the Chameleon Killer. #Forensics
23 years after the skull of a woman was found in a plastic bag in Wisconsin, the DNA Doe Project has identified her as 92-year-old Alyce Catharina Peterson. Peterson had died in hospital of natural causes in Minnesota, 15 months prior to the discovery of her skull in Wisconsin. #Forensic #ColdCase
DNA Doe Project IDs Skull Found by Boy Scouts in 2002
Twenty three years after the skull of a woman was found in a plastic bag in Houlton, Wisconsin, the DNA Doe Project has identified her as 92-year-old Alyce Catharina Peterson. Peterson had died in hos...
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August 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
New forensic #DNAevidence has revealed a suspect in the 1991 #ColdCase murder of Evelyn Caez. The suspect, Eddie Sykes, is currently serving a prison sentence of 30 years to life in NJ State Prison for a 1992 homicide and faces a life sentence without the possibility of parole if convicted.
DNA Found on Reexamined Evidence Leads to Arrest in 1991 Murder
In January 2024, this additional forensic examination resulted in the detection of DNA on the victim’s underwear.
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August 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
New forensic #DNAevidence has revealed a suspect in the 1991 #ColdCase murder of Evelyn Caez. The suspect, Eddie Sykes, is currently serving a prison sentence of 30 years to life in NJ State Prison for a 1992 homicide and faces a life sentence without the possibility of parole if convicted.
Detectives from Fairfax County Police Department’s Major Crimes Bureau #ColdCase Squad have solved the mystery of a child found deceased in 1972 in Massey Creek. #IGG #Forensics #GeneticGenealogy
Genealogy IDs 4-Year-Old, Mother is Suspect in his Murder, Baby Brother’s Murder
Detectives believe that Vera Bryant and her boyfriend James Hedgepeth, both now deceased, were involved in the murder of Carl. Detectives also suspect that Carl’s infant brother, James Bryant, was kil...
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August 8, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Detectives from Fairfax County Police Department’s Major Crimes Bureau #ColdCase Squad have solved the mystery of a child found deceased in 1972 in Massey Creek. #IGG #Forensics #GeneticGenealogy
In a major update to a decades-old #coldcase, investigators have identified remains found in Newburyport in 1992 as Anthony Angelli Rea, missing since 1988. The breakthrough came through advanced #DNAtesting by Othram and the Essex DA’s Office. #Forensics #IGG #ForensicScience
Othram, DA Identify Skeletal Remains Found in 1992
On Nov. 28, 1992, skeletal remains were found partially buried in the marsh grass on Route 95 South in Newburyport. An autopsy was conducted, and although no cause of death was declared, the body was ...
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August 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
In a major update to a decades-old #coldcase, investigators have identified remains found in Newburyport in 1992 as Anthony Angelli Rea, missing since 1988. The breakthrough came through advanced #DNAtesting by Othram and the Essex DA’s Office. #Forensics #IGG #ForensicScience
The Will County Coroner’s office details the positive identification of a woman whose remains were discovered in Will County, Illinois, in 1968, closing a #ColdCase that lingered for over half a century.
Genealogy Gives Name Back to 1968 Indigenous Victim
By 1967, Martha lost contact with her family, who, concerned for her welfare, traveled to Chicago in a determined effort to find her.
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July 31, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The Will County Coroner’s office details the positive identification of a woman whose remains were discovered in Will County, Illinois, in 1968, closing a #ColdCase that lingered for over half a century.
The Washington County DA’s Office has received a $14,000 grant to support new #forensic testing in a 1994 #ColdCase homicide. The effort aims to bring long-overdue answers in the unsolved death of 85-year-old Veta Hardebeck.
Cold Case Group Awards Funding to Reexamine 1994 Homicide
The Washington County District Attorney’s Office has applied for and been awarded $14,000 from the Oregon Cold Case Investigators Association to reexamine a 1994 cold case homicide.
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July 23, 2025 at 2:48 PM
In 2021, remains found off the coast of Monterey Bay went unidentified despite an extensive investigation. After partnering with Othram, the Monterey County Cold Case Taskforce identified the man as Jeffrey Hulliger, missing since 1997. #coldcase #DNAtesting #GeneticGenealogy #forensic
Othram Identifies Man Lost at Sea in 1997
Hulliger was 36-years-old when he was lost at sea with a friend while fishing in Monterey Bay on January 14, 1997. His friend and boatmate, Greg Mitchell, has never been found.
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July 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
In 2021, remains found off the coast of Monterey Bay went unidentified despite an extensive investigation. After partnering with Othram, the Monterey County Cold Case Taskforce identified the man as Jeffrey Hulliger, missing since 1997. #coldcase #DNAtesting #GeneticGenealogy #forensic
In the wake of the Missy Woods scandal, an independent assessment of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s #Forensic Services section has found past deficiencies that included inadequate accountability, poor internal culture, a focus on productivity and gaps in crisis response. #ForensicDNA
Report Offers Recommendations in Wake of CBI DNA Scandal
In the wake of the Missy Woods scandal, an independent assessment of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s Forensic Services section has found past deficiencies that included inadequate accountabilit...
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July 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
In the wake of the Missy Woods scandal, an independent assessment of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s #Forensic Services section has found past deficiencies that included inadequate accountability, poor internal culture, a focus on productivity and gaps in crisis response. #ForensicDNA
Despite nearly two decades and $18 million invested, the disappearance of Madeleine McCann remains unresolved. DNA collected from the scene was never fully interpreted—deemed “inconclusive” due to the complexity of the mixtures. Yet the data itself was preserved and could still hold answers.
Opinion: Who’s Afraid of Madeleine McCann?
British Forensic Science Service scientists found DNA on the items. Their laboratory generated DNA data files. But they couldn't interpret their DNA mixture data. “Inconclusive,” they said.
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July 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Despite nearly two decades and $18 million invested, the disappearance of Madeleine McCann remains unresolved. DNA collected from the scene was never fully interpreted—deemed “inconclusive” due to the complexity of the mixtures. Yet the data itself was preserved and could still hold answers.
In 1997, human remains were found in a rolled-up carpet in Plymouth, MI, but the #ColdCase went unsolved for decades. In 2022, Othram helped develop a DNA profile that led to the ID of Benjamin Harrison Fountain, born in 1926. #ForensicScience #GeneticGenealogy #HumanID #Forensics
Remains Found in Rolled Up Carpet in 1997 Now Identified
The citizen reported coming across a piece of rolled up carpet that, when opened, revealed human skeletal remains along with several articles of clothing and jewelry.
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July 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
In 1997, human remains were found in a rolled-up carpet in Plymouth, MI, but the #ColdCase went unsolved for decades. In 2022, Othram helped develop a DNA profile that led to the ID of Benjamin Harrison Fountain, born in 1926. #ForensicScience #GeneticGenealogy #HumanID #Forensics