#forensic-science

#forensic-science

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

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.

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

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

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

Advancements in forensic genetic genealogy led to identifying the suspect in Esther Gonzalez's 1979 murder case more than 40 years later.

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

DNA testing identified a body found in California waters as Craig William Ott, who vanished in 2001, offering closure to his family.

Human remains identified as missing 13-year-old Laura O'Malley finally bring closure, 50 years after her disappearance.

A man identified as the killer of Esther Gonzalez was cleared by a lie detector test but later confirmed through DNA evidence decades after his death.

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

DNA technology advances have led to an arrest in a long-unsolved case of rape from 2008.

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

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'.

Omar Wilson was sentenced to 18 years for the murder of Mussie Imnetu, with DNA evidence pivotal in his conviction.

A 30-year-old cold case of a deceased baby was solved with the arrest of Pamela Ferreyra, the infant's mother, using advanced DNA techniques.

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

York Regional Police have identified long-missing human remains after 43 years, linking them to William Joseph Pennell, suspected foul play involved.

Wendy Abrams-Nishikai's remains, missing for over 30 years, were identified using modern forensic technology, providing closure to her family.

DNA evidence from a cigarette butt linked a Rodeo man to a $106,000 burglary at a veterinary hospital.

Drones and imaging technologies are crucial in uncovering hidden graves of the missing in Mexico amidst rising criminal violence.

Advances in forensic technology enabled the resolution of a 2008 cold case involving assault and sexual violence.

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.

Darryl T. Kemp, convicted of multiple murders, died of natural causes while awaiting execution for a crime committed in 1978.

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

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

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

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

Pinnacle Man, previously unidentified for 47 years, is now known as Nicolas Paul Grubb, resolving a long-standing cold case.

An Alabama inmate is expected to plead guilty to manslaughter for a 1980 murder following DNA evidence linking him to the case.

The murder case of schoolgirl Lisa Hession remains unsolved after 40 years, prompting a renewed appeal for information from the public.

DNA analysis identified a woman found at the base of a cliff after 60 years, revealing her as Lillian Marie Cardenas.

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

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

Texas lawmakers are facing obstacles in their attempt to hear from death-row prisoner Robert Roberson, amid concerns regarding wrongful execution.

Republican lawmakers in Texas are questioning the execution of potentially innocent individuals based on unreliable forensic science, reflecting a shift in views about capital punishment.

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

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

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

Jose Antonio Lorente has postponed his findings presentation and now plans to publish all DNA data regarding Christopher Columbus's alleged remains.

Bees' ability to carry chemical signals of decomposition from human bodies could aid in forensic investigations on wide land expanses.

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

AI systems near human abilities; AI transforming forensic science; Major investments in AI companies.

AI systems are approaching or surpassing human abilities, AI in forensic science is set to transform criminal investigations, Google and Microsoft make significant investments in AI.