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Genealogy Identifies ‘Crew Cut Killer’s’ Victim after 57 Years
October 05, 2026
In 1972, Taylor Morris Teaford—also known as the “Crew Cut Killer”—was charged with the murder of an unidentified female after witnesses placed him with her at the hotel where she was later found deceased. Read More

Othram Identifies 1979 Homicide Victim
October 05, 2026
Emma Lee Jordan, born in 1957, has been positively identified, nearly fifty years after her remains were discovered in rural Franklin County, Missouri. Read More
Modern Forensic Methods Reveal Human Sacrifice in Ancient Egypt
October 05, 2026
A major re-examination of a sample of the remains, using modern forensic knowledge, has identified numerous instances of cranial trauma that were likely fatal. Read More
University Forensic Pathologists Begin Service in 2 Michigan Counties
October 05, 2026
Amanda Fisher-Hubbard, M.D., and Nicolas Kostelecky, M.D., this month were named medical examiner and deputy medical examiner, respectively, for Kent and Ottawa counties. Read More
Ancient DNA Reveals How Plague Kept Returning for 400 Years after Black Death
October 05, 2026
Ancient DNA reveals that plague repeatedly returned to Europe for more than 400 years after the Black Death, evolving into new lineages and spreading through trade, migration, and war. Read More
DDP IDs Man 46 Years After Body Found, 65+ Years After Death
September 30, 2026
Forty-six years after his skeletal remains were found in Flagstaff, DNA Doe Project and its law enforcement partners have identified the man formerly known as Flagstaff Kowboy John Doe. Read More
Arkansas Launches Rapid DNA Technology at Booking Stations
September 30, 2026
The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory (ASCL) has officially launched Rapid DNA technology at participating booking stations, making Arkansas the third state in the nation to deploy this capability. 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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