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Remains found in riverbed 3 decades ago now ID'd as missing teen, California cops say

Decades-old remains identified as missing New York teen Laura O'Malley through advanced DNA testing techniques.

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California

DNA Evidence Leads to Arrest in 1977 Murder of San Mateo Woman

Forensic advancements led to charging a suspect in a 1977 cold case murder in San Jose.

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The True Story Behind Netflix's Gripping Swedish Crime Drama The Breakthrough

Netflix's The Breakthrough miniseries tells the haunting story of a 2004 double murder cold case in Linkoping, Sweden, solved after 16 years.

SOMA, SF

Remains of missing teen found in South Santa Cruz County ID'd 30 years later

Santa Cruz County identifies Laura O'Malley, a missing teen, using advanced genetic genealogy nearly 30 years after her remains were found.

OMG science

fromABC7 San Francisco

DNA technology brings closure to 5 CA cold cases, including 1976 murder of Karen Percifield

DNA technology has solved a nearly 50-year-old cold case in Aptos, California.

SOMA, SF

fromThe Mercury News

Remains of missing teen found in South Santa Cruz County ID'd 30 years later

Advanced forensic techniques have identified missing teenager Laura O'Malley, whose remains were found in 1995, nearly 30 years after she went missing.

SF parents

fromSacramento Bee

Remains found in riverbed 3 decades ago now ID'd as missing teen, California cops say

Decades-old remains identified as missing New York teen Laura O'Malley through advanced DNA testing techniques.

fromSan Jose Inside

1 day ago

California

DNA Evidence Leads to Arrest in 1977 Murder of San Mateo Woman

Forensic advancements led to charging a suspect in a 1977 cold case murder in San Jose.

fromtime.com

fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com

Miscellaneous

The True Story Behind Netflix's Gripping Swedish Crime Drama The Breakthrough

Netflix's The Breakthrough miniseries tells the haunting story of a 2004 double murder cold case in Linkoping, Sweden, solved after 16 years.

SOMA, SF

Remains of missing teen found in South Santa Cruz County ID'd 30 years later

Santa Cruz County identifies Laura O'Malley, a missing teen, using advanced genetic genealogy nearly 30 years after her remains were found.

78-year-old convicted decades after delivery man found dead 15-year-old, CA officials say

Karen Stitt's murder, unsolved for decades, was finally resolved through advancements in DNA technology leading to the arrest of Gary Ramirez.

East Bay (California)

Suspect named in 1990 rape and murder of woman jogging in Tilden Park

Jon Lipari was identified as the killer of Maria Jane Weidhofer using modern DNA technology and forensic collaboration among multiple agencies.

fromwww.npr.org

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 officials make major breakthrough in 'unusual' 1989 cold case

Wendy Abrams-Nishikai's remains were identified 30 years after her disappearance, using advanced genealogy tools.

San Francisco

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Skeletal remains identified as Calif. woman in 42-year-old cold case

Patricia Ann Hertel's remains, missing since 1981, were identified through DNA testing, reigniting attention on her case that remains open.

Women

California woman who disappeared around Christmas 25 years ago identified

Zania Lynette Williams' remains were identified nearly 25 years after her disappearance, thanks to advancements in forensic technology.

Genetic genealogy played a critical role in identifying the remains of a woman who was a Jane Doe for 25 years.

SF parents

fromSacramento Bee

78-year-old convicted decades after delivery man found dead 15-year-old, CA officials say

Karen Stitt's murder, unsolved for decades, was finally resolved through advancements in DNA technology leading to the arrest of Gary Ramirez.

East Bay (California)

Suspect named in 1990 rape and murder of woman jogging in Tilden Park

Jon Lipari was identified as the killer of Maria Jane Weidhofer using modern DNA technology and forensic collaboration among multiple agencies.

fromwww.npr.org

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 officials make major breakthrough in 'unusual' 1989 cold case

Wendy Abrams-Nishikai's remains were identified 30 years after her disappearance, using advanced genealogy tools.

San Francisco

1 week ago

Skeletal remains identified as Calif. woman in 42-year-old cold case

Patricia Ann Hertel's remains, missing since 1981, were identified through DNA testing, reigniting attention on her case that remains open.

Women

California woman who disappeared around Christmas 25 years ago identified

Zania Lynette Williams' remains were identified nearly 25 years after her disappearance, thanks to advancements in forensic technology.

Genetic genealogy played a critical role in identifying the remains of a woman who was a Jane Doe for 25 years.

Possible human pelvic bone washes up near NYC waterfont park - and it's linked to 4 other chilling discoveries

Human remains discovered along Brooklyn Bridge Park are believed to belong to the same unidentified individual, believed to be washed ashore due to tides.

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NYC food

NYC man makes grim discovery while gardening at Queens home, report says

A man discovered cremated remains and bone fragments in his backyard in Whitestone, Queens.

Possible human pelvic bone washes up near NYC waterfont park - and it's linked to 4 other chilling discoveries

Human remains discovered along Brooklyn Bridge Park are believed to belong to the same unidentified individual, believed to be washed ashore due to tides.

fromsilive

4 days ago

NYC food

NYC man makes grim discovery while gardening at Queens home, report says

A man discovered cremated remains and bone fragments in his backyard in Whitestone, Queens.

A Mind-Mapping Technique to Find the Missing

Innovation in locating missing persons through psychological profiling.

Keatley's method focuses on understanding offenders' thought processes.

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Pets

Decapitated animal remains found in Fremont

Mutilated animal remains found at Centerville Train Station raise concerns and prompt police investigation.

Pets

Decapitated animal remains found in Fremont

Two mutilated animals were discovered at Centerville Train Station, leading to an ongoing investigation by local authorities.

Pets

Decapitated animal remains found in Fremont

Mutilated animal remains found at Centerville Train Station raise concerns and prompt police investigation.

Pets

Decapitated animal remains found in Fremont

Two mutilated animals were discovered at Centerville Train Station, leading to an ongoing investigation by local authorities.

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Pets

Decapitated animal remains found in Fremont

Two mutilated animals were found at a train station in Fremont, raising concerns about their species and cause of death.

Pets

Decapitated animal remains found in Fremont

Investigators found the mutilated remains of two animals at the Centerville Train Station, prompting an investigation.

Pets

Decapitated animal remains found in Fremont

Authorities are investigating the discovery of mutilated animal remains at Centerville Train Station.

A forensic veterinarian will help identify the species and causes of death.

Pets

Decapitated animal remains found in Fremont

Two mutilated animals were found at a train station in Fremont, raising concerns about their species and cause of death.

Pets

Decapitated animal remains found in Fremont

Investigators found the mutilated remains of two animals at the Centerville Train Station, prompting an investigation.

Pets

Decapitated animal remains found in Fremont

Authorities are investigating the discovery of mutilated animal remains at Centerville Train Station.

A forensic veterinarian will help identify the species and causes of death.

Hearing Set To Determine DNA Admissibility in Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Case

The admissibility of DNA evidence in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case is under scrutiny.

Germany news

Gilgo Beach serial killer case lawyers continue sparring over DNA

The admissibility of DNA evidence in Rex Heuermann's trial remains under dispute, raising questions about the reliability of advanced forensic testing.

Brooklyn

First expert in Gilgo Beach serial killer case DNA hearing likens science to Shakespeare

Advanced DNA technology, likened to reconstructing a damaged text, is critical in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case against Rex Heuermann.

Brooklyn

Gilgo Beach prosecutors play 'Jurassic Park' clip in surprise move to boost the case for DNA evidence

Prosecutors used a clip from 'Jurassic Park' to support DNA evidence linking Rex Heuermann to the Gilgo Beach murders, countering claims it's junk science.

OMG science

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer DNA hearing devolves into 'Jurassic Park' debate

The debate on DNA evidence in court included an unexpected reference to Jurassic Park.

NYC parents

Hearing Set To Determine DNA Admissibility in Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Case

The admissibility of DNA evidence in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case is under scrutiny.

Germany news

Gilgo Beach serial killer case lawyers continue sparring over DNA

The admissibility of DNA evidence in Rex Heuermann's trial remains under dispute, raising questions about the reliability of advanced forensic testing.

Brooklyn

First expert in Gilgo Beach serial killer case DNA hearing likens science to Shakespeare

Advanced DNA technology, likened to reconstructing a damaged text, is critical in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case against Rex Heuermann.

Brooklyn

Gilgo Beach prosecutors play 'Jurassic Park' clip in surprise move to boost the case for DNA evidence

Prosecutors used a clip from 'Jurassic Park' to support DNA evidence linking Rex Heuermann to the Gilgo Beach murders, countering claims it's junk science.

OMG science

Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer DNA hearing devolves into 'Jurassic Park' debate

The debate on DNA evidence in court included an unexpected reference to Jurassic Park.

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Information security

Sarah Benson: from a PhD in explosives to overseeing integrity in Australian sport

Sarah Benson faces challenges in her new role as chief executive of Sport Integrity Australia, particularly regarding drug policies in sports.

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fromwww.scientificamerican.com

UK news

One Doctor's Quest for the Truth About Convicted Killer Lucy Letby

Dr. Shoo Lee's 1989 paper on air embolism misinterpreted in court helped convict nurse Lucy Letby of multiple infant murders.

Science

Firearm Forensics is Still Troubled by Systemic Failure

Forensic firearm analysis, despite its critical role in criminal justice, faces significant scrutiny due to systemic flaws and human error in examinations.

Canada news

Ireland's cannabis market is 'Wild West' with dizzying array of dangerous synthetic drugs for sale, forensic agency warns

Cannabis and related products comprised 42% of all drug cases analyzed by Forensic Science Ireland last year.

The cannabis market is described as a chaotic and highly variable space, likened to a 'Wild West'.

fromwww.nytimes.com

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

UK news

One Doctor's Quest for the Truth About Convicted Killer Lucy Letby

Dr. Shoo Lee's 1989 paper on air embolism misinterpreted in court helped convict nurse Lucy Letby of multiple infant murders.

Science

Firearm Forensics is Still Troubled by Systemic Failure

Forensic firearm analysis, despite its critical role in criminal justice, faces significant scrutiny due to systemic flaws and human error in examinations.

Canada news

Ireland's cannabis market is 'Wild West' with dizzying array of dangerous synthetic drugs for sale, forensic agency warns

Cannabis and related products comprised 42% of all drug cases analyzed by Forensic Science Ireland last year.

The cannabis market is described as a chaotic and highly variable space, likened to a 'Wild West'.

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Mozart's true face is revealed for the first time in 230 YEARS

Mozart's likeness has been reconstructed from his skull, potentially solving the mystery of his appearance.

#ireland

Europe politics

'An unsung hero' - funeral of groundbreaking forensic scientist Dr Jim Donovan hears of his bravery after assassination attempt

Dr. Donovan's legacy as a courageous forensic scientist endures, marked by his resilience against a car bomb assassination.

France news

The Indo Daily: The 'heroic' forensic scientist who survived The General's car bomb

Dr. Jim Donovan advanced forensic science in Ireland but endured lifelong pain after a bombing orchestrated by crime boss Martin Cahill.

He played a crucial role in legal cases despite being a target of violent crime.

Europe politics

'An unsung hero' - funeral of groundbreaking forensic scientist Dr Jim Donovan hears of his bravery after assassination attempt

Dr. Donovan's legacy as a courageous forensic scientist endures, marked by his resilience against a car bomb assassination.

France news

The Indo Daily: The 'heroic' forensic scientist who survived The General's car bomb

Dr. Jim Donovan advanced forensic science in Ireland but endured lifelong pain after a bombing orchestrated by crime boss Martin Cahill.

He played a crucial role in legal cases despite being a target of violent crime.

Israel says body returned by Hamas not that of hostage

The body returned by Hamas is not Shiri Bibas, intensifying Israeli military's criticisms of Hamas.

Forensic tests led to the identification of some hostages but raised questions about the returned body.

#public-safety

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UK news

Ex-deputy state pathologist guilty of misconduct over 'major errors' in murder cases which could have led to wrongful acquittals or convictions

Dr. Khalid Jaber was found guilty of professional misconduct due to major errors in post-mortem findings.

US news

To get rid of 'drug-addicted' rats, Houston police clean up evidence room

Houston police face evidence locker overload, with the mayor vowing to discard 1.2 million pieces of outdated evidence.

UK news

fromIndependent

Ex-deputy state pathologist guilty of misconduct over 'major errors' in murder cases which could have led to wrongful acquittals or convictions

Dr. Khalid Jaber was found guilty of professional misconduct due to major errors in post-mortem findings.

US news

To get rid of 'drug-addicted' rats, Houston police clean up evidence room

Houston police face evidence locker overload, with the mayor vowing to discard 1.2 million pieces of outdated evidence.

more#public-safety

OMG science

Bacteria transferred during intercourse could help identify sexual assault perpetrators, scientists say

Bacterial signatures from sexual partners can help identify assault perpetrators when traditional evidence is not available.

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Miscellaneous

Man shot in face 5,600 years ago was actually killed by arrow to chest

The fatal arrow that killed the Porsmose man was in his chest, not in his face, highlighting important forensic insights.

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Los Angeles

L.A. County to use teeth, DNA to identify John and Jane Doe fire victims

Identification of fire victims may take days to weeks using dental records or DNA, given the extreme conditions of the remains.

#victim-identification

Privacy professionals

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.

The nameless dead: scientists hunt for identities of thousands who tried to reach Europe

A new network aims to improve identification of deceased migrants, addressing the humanitarian crisis caused by many remaining nameless.

Privacy professionals

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.

more#victim-identification

The nameless dead: scientists hunt for identities of thousands who tried to reach Europe

A new network aims to improve identification of deceased migrants, addressing the humanitarian crisis caused by many remaining nameless.

Miscellaneous

Mystery man who died drinking caustic chemical in Bay Area identified

After 44 years, an unidentified body found in a Bay Area creek has been identified as Donald Gene Horecka through modern forensic techniques.

fromNature

Miscellaneous

What's next for Syria's science: a view from Nature's reporter who was a refugee

Syrians are experiencing collective joy following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, with immense tasks ahead for reconstruction and justice post-regime.

fromwww.npr.org

5 months ago

US news

How do you re-create the voice of a 15th century king? Dig up his skeleton

Richard III's skeletal remains inform insights about his voice and regional dialect, revealing a medieval Yorkshire accent.

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Texas man faces execution despite doubts over shaken baby syndrome

The execution of Robert Roberson highlights how flawed forensic theories can lead to wrongful convictions and the potential for irreversible judicial errors.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Digital life

What is shaken baby syndrome? And why might a Texas man be executed for it?

Roberson's case challenges the validity of shaken baby syndrome convictions as new scientific evidence emerges.

Texas man faces execution despite doubts over shaken baby syndrome

The execution of Robert Roberson highlights how flawed forensic theories can lead to wrongful convictions and the potential for irreversible judicial errors.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

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Digital life

What is shaken baby syndrome? And why might a Texas man be executed for it?

Roberson's case challenges the validity of shaken baby syndrome convictions as new scientific evidence emerges.

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Research confirms authenticity of Christopher Columbus' remains in Spain

Forensic studies confirm that remains in Seville Cathedral are definitively those of Christopher Columbus after over 20 years of analysis.

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How To Solve A Murder In The Snow, According to Science

Decomposition is significantly slowed in extremely cold environments, making time of death estimation more complex.

Vue

fromABC7 San Francisco