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1981 Jane Doe ID’ed as Millionaire Whose Murderer was Already Convicted
July 22, 2026
In an usual sequence of events, forensic genetic genealogy has now identified the remains of a homicide victim from 1981—even though a suspect was convicted of her murder 45 years ago. Read More

CODIS Match Leads to Arrest of Suspect in 1988 Cold Case Homicide
July 22, 2026
More than two decades later, investigators received a significant lead when Carpenter’s DNA was entered into CODIS following an unrelated arrest in North Carolina for a sexual offense involving an underage female. Read More
Police Ask for Photos of Concord Area in Summer 1984
July 22, 2026
As part of this ongoing effort, investigators are issuing a specific request to the public: authorities are asking anyone who lived in or visited the Concord area during the summer of 1984 to review their personal photo albums and submit any photographs taken in the area during that timeframe. Read More
Entomologists, Students Working on Florida-specific Database
July 22, 2026
Florida's warm, humid climate presents unique challenges for forensic investigations. Heat and moisture accelerate decomposition, making it essential for researchers to understand how local environmental conditions influence insect activity and development. Read More
World Cup Anti-human Trafficking Operations Rescue Nearly 100 Victims
July 22, 2026
Anti-human trafficking investigations around New Jersey before and during the 2026 FIFA World Cup resulted in the recovery of 97 suspected human trafficking victims and led to 71 arrests. Read More
DDP Identifies Homicide Victim Found in Cardboard Box 50 Years Later
July 20, 2026
Years of research led to a Croatian woman who immigrated to the US in 1905 and gave birth to a daughter a year later. Difficult family circumstances led to this daughter being entrusted to the care of an orphanage. Read More
Grant Helps Identify Teen Passenger Killed in 1978 Crash
July 20, 2026
The driver of the Volkswagen was the only survivor of that vehicle and told investigators at the time that he had met the male passenger only the day before, knowing little about him. Read More

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2026 IHIA 32nd Annual Training Symposium
The IHIA, FBI, New Orleans Police Department, and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office will present the 2026 Annual Training Symposium, August 9-13, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana. read more

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