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Five Cold Cases Solved in 2024 Because of New Technology

The national homicide rate in the U.S. has declined for three consecutive years, with advancements in DNA and genealogy aiding in solving cold cases.

Ohio police solve 43-year-old murder of woman with help of DNA technology

The cold case of Debra Lee Miller's murder was solved 43 years later using DNA technology to link a deceased suspect to the crime.

Police ID missing man found in Bay Area creek in 1980

Donald Horecka, formerly known as John Doe No. 3, was identified through advanced DNA technology after being missing since the late 1970s.

Five Cold Cases Solved in 2024 Because of New Technology

The national homicide rate in the U.S. has declined for three consecutive years, with advancements in DNA and genealogy aiding in solving cold cases.

Ohio police solve 43-year-old murder of woman with help of DNA technology

The cold case of Debra Lee Miller's murder was solved 43 years later using DNA technology to link a deceased suspect to the crime.

Police ID missing man found in Bay Area creek in 1980

Donald Horecka, formerly known as John Doe No. 3, was identified through advanced DNA technology after being missing since the late 1970s.
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Police ID missing man found in Bay Area creek in 1980

The identity of John Doe No. 3 has been revealed as Donald Gene Horecka through modern forensic techniques.

How a California man dealt with freedom after he was framed for murder and locked in prison for 20 years

Horace Roberts Jr. reflects on his difficulties adjusting to life after being wrongly imprisoned for 20 years, highlighting the challenges of reintegration.

JonBenet Ramsey case gets renewed attention 28 years after her murder

New DNA technology and public interest are reviving hopes for solving JonBenét Ramsey's murder.
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She was struck by a car during the holidays in 1989. DNA just helped find the driver

Modern DNA technology solved a 33-year-old hit-and-run case in Charlotte, identifying the suspect and highlighting advancements in forensic science.

California girl was found murdered, buried in snowpack. 45 years later, police finally know who did it.

Forensic genealogy helped solve the 44-year-old cold case of Esther Gonzales by identifying her murderer, Lewis Randolph Randy Williamson.

Cold case solved: Skull found in Illinois home's wall ID'd as grave robbery victim who died in 1800s

Kane County officials solved a cold case from the mid-1800s, identifying a victim through DNA technology, providing closure to her descendants.

She was struck by a car during the holidays in 1989. DNA just helped find the driver

Modern DNA technology solved a 33-year-old hit-and-run case in Charlotte, identifying the suspect and highlighting advancements in forensic science.

California girl was found murdered, buried in snowpack. 45 years later, police finally know who did it.

Forensic genealogy helped solve the 44-year-old cold case of Esther Gonzales by identifying her murderer, Lewis Randolph Randy Williamson.

Cold case solved: Skull found in Illinois home's wall ID'd as grave robbery victim who died in 1800s

Kane County officials solved a cold case from the mid-1800s, identifying a victim through DNA technology, providing closure to her descendants.
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Daily briefing: Google DeepMind roll out 'watermark' on AI-generated text

DNA can now store information in binary code using methylation techniques, advancing the potential of DNA as a future data storage medium.
Google DeepMind's SynthID-Text offers a novel solution for marking AI-generated text, enhancing transparency in digital communication.

Vikings and Indigenous North Americans: New Walrus DNA Study Reveals Early Arctic Encounters - Medievalists.net

Viking Age ivory trade routes are traced via ancient walrus DNA, revealing connections with Indigenous Arctic peoples.

No DNA match for whopping 40% of 9/11 victims - but there's new progress 23 years later

1,103 victims of the Sept. 11 attacks remain unidentified, causing ongoing anguish for families.
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