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Mother and Daughter IDed as Last Victims of 1971 Train Wreck
August 19, 2026
Two people whose remains had gone unidentified since the 1971 Tonti train wreck have now been identified as 35-year-old Katherine Marcelin and her 3-year-old daughter Gladys “Gigi” Adams. Read More

Skeletal Remains of Drowning Victim Identified after 48 Years
August 19, 2026
David Alan McInroy, who died by drowning in Arizona's Lake Patagonia State Park, has been identified nearly 50 years after his remains were found. Read More
Cold Case Unit Resolves Two Unidentified Remains Cases
August 19, 2026
After decades of unanswered questions, detectives with the Orlando Police Department’s Cold Case Unit have identified two men whose deaths had remained unresolved since 1982 and 1996. Read More
University's Forensic Program Earns Nationally Elite Accreditation
August 19, 2026
The accreditation covers all three emphases of the Forensic Investigation major: Crime Scene Investigation, Medicolegal Death Investigation and Laboratory. UW-Platteville is among a very small number of forensic science programs nationwide to hold this accreditation. Read More
Video Series Puts Hollywood Horror Under the Microscope
August 19, 2026
The new video series dives beneath the surface of some of cinema’s most unforgettable moments, exploring everything from forensic investigations and criminal behavior to filmmaking, storytelling and set design. Read More
After 41 Years, Medical Examiner’s Office, Othram Identify Homicide Victim
August 17, 2026
Despite early investigative efforts, the woman's identity was unknown. Progress stalled until the mid-2000s, when previously stored evidence was located and submitted for STR DNA analysis. Read More
Genealogy IDs Remains Likely Dating Back to 1990s, Investigators Seek Leads
August 17, 2026
A forensic and anthropological examination determined the remains belonged to an adult female and indicated that they had likely been at the property for many years, potentially dating back to the mid-1990s. Read More

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