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DNA from 1982 Fingerprint Booking Card Solves Cold Case
September 28, 2026
Investigators in Montana, working with forensic experts, have solved the 1978 homicide of 16-year-old Corina Contreraz by analyzing DNA from an unlikely source: a fingerprint card collected in 1982 upon the suspect’s arrest on unrelated charges. Read More

'Unknown Wanderer' Identified, Possible Suspect in Tylenol Murders
September 28, 2026
The Ada County Sheriff’s Office announced the identity of the man who died inside a Boise Catholic church in December 1982—and revealed a possible connection to the Tylenol poisonings. Read More
Forensics Experts Build Database of Dog DNA to Help Solve Crimes
September 28, 2026
The database has mapped out DNA from labradors, dachshunds, cocker spaniels, pugs and many more. Dogs may be directly involved in a crime, but are also frequently bystanders to illegality and can lead police to a human suspect. Read More
Othram, GBI Identify Suspect in 2020 Homicide of 21-Year-Old
September 23, 2026
Tyler Hall, a 21-year-old Norcross resident, was found deceased in his home. Hall had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Read More
Seminar Strengthens Regional Collaboration on Unsolved Cold Cases
September 23, 2026
The 2026 New Hampshire Cold Case Seminar brought together cold case investigators from all six New England states to share investigative strategies, exchange expertise and strengthen regional collaboration on unsolved cases. Read More
University Unveils New Criminal Justice Training Facility
September 23, 2026
New England Institute of Technology officially opened its new Criminal Justice training facility Tuesday, unveiling more than 4,000 square feet of dedicated learning space designed to give students hands-on experience in real-world public safety environments. Read More
Applying Models to the Forecasting of Mass Shootings
September 23, 2026
Can mass shootings be forecasted? Researchers constructed an agent-based model of mass shootings within a Bayesian inference framework. Read More

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The American Academy of Forensic Sciences is hosting its 79th Annual Scientific Conference in Orlando, Florida. Thousands of professionals from around the globe come together once a year to learn ... read more

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