The man was found fully clothed, sitting against a tree. Several items were recovered alongside the man, including keys to a GM vehicle, an ink pen, sunglasses, a black pipe, a plastic comb, and super glue. Officials estimate he died three to six months prior.
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It is believed Spikes was last seen in April 1988 in Miami after leaving his residence to meet an unknown individual. At this time, the identity of that person, as well as the circumstances surrounding how he ultimately ended up in Monroe County, remain unknown.
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Demetrius Ronell Cooper, 35, is charged with first-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in the 2005 shooting death of 18-year-old Calvin DeWayne Mack.
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Woods had been seen at Baillie’s apartment and was arrested days before the discovery of the body while in possession of Baillie’s financial documents.
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Rhys Williams, assistant professor of forensic science, provided critical forensic analysis in a case involving the fraudulent cremation and disposal of pets at an unlicensed pet crematorium in Baltimore County, leading to a 20-year sentence for the main perpetrator.
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This Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we’re reflecting on five key lessons learned from decades of sexual assault kit (SAK) testing and the cases behind them.
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Thanks to the relentless efforts of local diver Archer Mayo—and advanced genetic genealogy techniques—investigators have officially identified the remains of Kenneth, Barbara and Barbie Martin within the wreckage of the Martin family car.
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Nearly four decades after he was murdered and buried in a shallow grave, the DNA Doe Project and their agency partners have identified Three Points John Doe as Rogelio Morales Caudillo.
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This expansion significantly increases the capacity of the Forensic Anthropology Center, enabling it to handle more human remains cases and support advancements in forensic science.
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Labradors Luna and Phoenix were recruited as puppies last summer and are now being trained to locate vital evidence at a range of crime scenes.
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