After more than 42 years, using modern forensic DNA technology and extensive police work, investigators have finally ...

Alicia Carriquiry, Iowa State University and chair of the workshop planning committee, moderated this session of the workshop, which focused on FDP (see Box 4-1). The panel featured speakers with ...

Forensic DNA analysis can provide conclusive evidence to trace specific individuals to a crime scene and has been instrumental in solving cold cases, exonerating the wrongfully accused and bringing ...

Forensic testing revealed DNA from a Greenwood man accused of rape of a child under age 14 was on underwear belonging to an ...

Forensic DNA tests have confirmed the involvement of suspects Siddartha Das and Mugdha Das in the gruesome murder of retired ...

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Even when doubt does arise in today’s digital age, it’s hard to question hard forensic evidence like DNA. The fashion industry has caught on, gaining assurance how applying physical DNA markers on ...

Crime documentaries and courtroom dramas offer only a glimpse into the complex world of forensic science. While DNA analysis plays a key role in identifying suspects or victims, the scope of ...

A new study of 210 Santhal individuals in Bihar, India, shows that 24 autosomal STR markers deliver near-certain ...

Ex-Stoughton cop Matthew Farwell's on trial in the death of Sandra Birchmore. Key moments in the investigation.

A new UK canine DNA database covers 80 dog breeds. How it could help forensic investigators link, include, or exclude dogs in ...

In addition, if federal grants or assistance are given to conduct forensic DNA testing, funding could be conditioned on disclosure during trial. However, she said, most criminal cases—greater than 90% ...