Sarah Benson: from a PhD in explosives to overseeing integrity in Australian sportSarah Benson faces challenges in her new role as chief executive of Sport Integrity Australia, particularly regarding drug policies in sports.
Hearing Set To Determine DNA Admissibility in Gilgo Beach Serial Killer CaseThe admissibility of DNA evidence in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case is under scrutiny.
Gilgo Beach serial killer case lawyers continue sparring over DNAThe admissibility of DNA evidence in Rex Heuermann's trial remains under dispute, raising questions about the reliability of advanced forensic testing.
First expert in Gilgo Beach serial killer case DNA hearing likens science to ShakespeareAdvanced DNA technology, likened to reconstructing a damaged text, is critical in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case against Rex Heuermann.
Hearing Set To Determine DNA Admissibility in Gilgo Beach Serial Killer CaseThe admissibility of DNA evidence in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case is under scrutiny.
Gilgo Beach serial killer case lawyers continue sparring over DNAThe admissibility of DNA evidence in Rex Heuermann's trial remains under dispute, raising questions about the reliability of advanced forensic testing.
First expert in Gilgo Beach serial killer case DNA hearing likens science to ShakespeareAdvanced DNA technology, likened to reconstructing a damaged text, is critical in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case against Rex Heuermann.
California officials make major breakthrough in 'unusual' 1989 cold caseWendy Abrams-Nishikai's remains were identified 30 years after her disappearance, using advanced genealogy tools.
Remains found in riverbed 3 decades ago now ID'd as missing teen, California cops sayDecades-old remains identified as missing New York teen Laura O'Malley through advanced DNA testing techniques.
How Researchers Are Using Geospatial Technology to Uncover Mexico's Clandestine GravesDrones and imaging technologies are crucial in uncovering hidden graves of the missing in Mexico amidst rising criminal violence.
'Pinnacle Man' was found dead in a cave in 1977. He finally has a name.Pinnacle Man, previously unidentified for 47 years, is now known as Nicolas Paul Grubb, resolving a long-standing cold case.
Remains found in California ID'd as 13-year-old NYC girl who vanished 50 years agoHuman remains identified as missing 13-year-old Laura O'Malley finally bring closure, 50 years after her disappearance.
Human remains three decades old identified as woman who went missing from BerkeleyWendy Abrams-Nishikai's remains, missing for over 30 years, were identified using modern forensic technology, providing closure to her family.
California officials make major breakthrough in 'unusual' 1989 cold caseWendy Abrams-Nishikai's remains were identified 30 years after her disappearance, using advanced genealogy tools.
Remains found in riverbed 3 decades ago now ID'd as missing teen, California cops sayDecades-old remains identified as missing New York teen Laura O'Malley through advanced DNA testing techniques.
How Researchers Are Using Geospatial Technology to Uncover Mexico's Clandestine GravesDrones and imaging technologies are crucial in uncovering hidden graves of the missing in Mexico amidst rising criminal violence.
'Pinnacle Man' was found dead in a cave in 1977. He finally has a name.Pinnacle Man, previously unidentified for 47 years, is now known as Nicolas Paul Grubb, resolving a long-standing cold case.
Remains found in California ID'd as 13-year-old NYC girl who vanished 50 years agoHuman remains identified as missing 13-year-old Laura O'Malley finally bring closure, 50 years after her disappearance.
Human remains three decades old identified as woman who went missing from BerkeleyWendy Abrams-Nishikai's remains, missing for over 30 years, were identified using modern forensic technology, providing closure to her family.
Man who passed polygraph test identified as killer of California teenA 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.
One Doctor's Quest for the Truth About Convicted Killer Lucy LetbyDr. Shoo Lee's 1989 paper on air embolism misinterpreted in court helped convict nurse Lucy Letby of multiple infant murders.
DNA Match Leads to Arrest in Sexual Assault Cold CaseDNA technology advances have led to an arrest in a long-unsolved case of rape from 2008.
Firearm Forensics is Still Troubled by Systemic FailureForensic firearm analysis, despite its critical role in criminal justice, faces significant scrutiny due to systemic flaws and human error in examinations.
Ireland's cannabis market is 'Wild West' with dizzying array of dangerous synthetic drugs for sale, forensic agency warnsCannabis 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'.
Man who passed polygraph test identified as killer of California teenA 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.
One Doctor's Quest for the Truth About Convicted Killer Lucy LetbyDr. Shoo Lee's 1989 paper on air embolism misinterpreted in court helped convict nurse Lucy Letby of multiple infant murders.
DNA Match Leads to Arrest in Sexual Assault Cold CaseDNA technology advances have led to an arrest in a long-unsolved case of rape from 2008.
Firearm Forensics is Still Troubled by Systemic FailureForensic firearm analysis, despite its critical role in criminal justice, faces significant scrutiny due to systemic flaws and human error in examinations.
Ireland's cannabis market is 'Wild West' with dizzying array of dangerous synthetic drugs for sale, forensic agency warnsCannabis 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'.
California man killed execution-style, found in grave is identifiedThe 1980s missing man's identity was revealed through forensic advancements and genetic genealogy, confirming he was Paul Richard Davis.
Man who passed polygraph in teen's 1979 killing now ID'd as suspect, CA officials sayAdvancements in forensic genetic genealogy led to identifying the suspect in Esther Gonzalez's 1979 murder case more than 40 years later.
Body was found in the water in 2001, California deputies say. Now, it's identifiedDNA testing identified a body found in California waters as Craig William Ott, who vanished in 2001, offering closure to his family.
California man killed execution-style, found in grave is identifiedThe 1980s missing man's identity was revealed through forensic advancements and genetic genealogy, confirming he was Paul Richard Davis.
Man who passed polygraph in teen's 1979 killing now ID'd as suspect, CA officials sayAdvancements in forensic genetic genealogy led to identifying the suspect in Esther Gonzalez's 1979 murder case more than 40 years later.
Body was found in the water in 2001, California deputies say. Now, it's identifiedDNA testing identified a body found in California waters as Craig William Ott, who vanished in 2001, offering closure to his family.
78-year-old convicted decades after delivery man found dead 15-year-old, CA officials sayKaren Stitt's murder, unsolved for decades, was finally resolved through advancements in DNA technology leading to the arrest of Gary Ramirez.
Man jailed for murder after CCTV captures him at Southwark nightclub post-attackOmar Wilson was sentenced to 18 years for the murder of Mussie Imnetu, with DNA evidence pivotal in his conviction.
Santa Cruz County woman arrested for 30-year-old cold case murder of baby boyA 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.
78-year-old convicted decades after delivery man found dead 15-year-old, CA officials sayKaren Stitt's murder, unsolved for decades, was finally resolved through advancements in DNA technology leading to the arrest of Gary Ramirez.
Man jailed for murder after CCTV captures him at Southwark nightclub post-attackOmar Wilson was sentenced to 18 years for the murder of Mussie Imnetu, with DNA evidence pivotal in his conviction.
Santa Cruz County woman arrested for 30-year-old cold case murder of baby boyA 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.
Suspect named in 1990 rape and murder of woman jogging in Tilden ParkJon Lipari was identified as the killer of Maria Jane Weidhofer using modern DNA technology and forensic collaboration among multiple agencies.
Man convicted of 1982 murder of Palo Alto teenagerGary Ramirez has been convicted of the unsolved murder of Karen Stitt, a teen who was killed in 1982.
'An unsung hero' - funeral of groundbreaking forensic scientist Dr Jim Donovan hears of his bravery after assassination attemptDr. Donovan's legacy as a courageous forensic scientist endures, marked by his resilience against a car bomb assassination.
Remains identified in 44-year-old Markham cold case, York police appeal for public's help | CBC NewsYork Regional Police have identified long-missing human remains after 43 years, linking them to William Joseph Pennell, suspected foul play involved.
Suspect arrested in $106,000 burglary at El Sobrante veterinary hospital thanks to cigarette butt at the crime sceneDNA evidence from a cigarette butt linked a Rodeo man to a $106,000 burglary at a veterinary hospital.
Suspect named in 1990 rape and murder of woman jogging in Tilden ParkJon Lipari was identified as the killer of Maria Jane Weidhofer using modern DNA technology and forensic collaboration among multiple agencies.
Man convicted of 1982 murder of Palo Alto teenagerGary Ramirez has been convicted of the unsolved murder of Karen Stitt, a teen who was killed in 1982.
'An unsung hero' - funeral of groundbreaking forensic scientist Dr Jim Donovan hears of his bravery after assassination attemptDr. Donovan's legacy as a courageous forensic scientist endures, marked by his resilience against a car bomb assassination.
Remains identified in 44-year-old Markham cold case, York police appeal for public's help | CBC NewsYork Regional Police have identified long-missing human remains after 43 years, linking them to William Joseph Pennell, suspected foul play involved.
Suspect arrested in $106,000 burglary at El Sobrante veterinary hospital thanks to cigarette butt at the crime sceneDNA evidence from a cigarette butt linked a Rodeo man to a $106,000 burglary at a veterinary hospital.
Mozart's true face is revealed for the first time in 230 YEARSMozart's likeness has been reconstructed from his skull, potentially solving the mystery of his appearance.
San Jose: DNA match links Indiana man to 2008 rape of woman at assisted living facilityAdvances in forensic technology enabled the resolution of a 2008 cold case involving assault and sexual violence.
The Indo Daily: The 'heroic' forensic scientist who survived The General's car bombDr. 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.
Man awaiting execution for 1978 East Bay murder dies of natural causesDarryl T. Kemp, convicted of multiple murders, died of natural causes while awaiting execution for a crime committed in 1978.
San Jose: DNA match links Indiana man to 2008 rape of woman at assisted living facilityAdvances in forensic technology enabled the resolution of a 2008 cold case involving assault and sexual violence.
The Indo Daily: The 'heroic' forensic scientist who survived The General's car bombDr. 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.
Man awaiting execution for 1978 East Bay murder dies of natural causesDarryl T. Kemp, convicted of multiple murders, died of natural causes while awaiting execution for a crime committed in 1978.
Israel says body returned by Hamas not that of hostageThe 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.
Ex-deputy state pathologist guilty of misconduct over 'major errors' in murder cases which could have led to wrongful acquittals or convictionsDr. Khalid Jaber was found guilty of professional misconduct due to major errors in post-mortem findings.
To get rid of 'drug-addicted' rats, Houston police clean up evidence roomHouston police face evidence locker overload, with the mayor vowing to discard 1.2 million pieces of outdated evidence.
Ex-deputy state pathologist guilty of misconduct over 'major errors' in murder cases which could have led to wrongful acquittals or convictionsDr. Khalid Jaber was found guilty of professional misconduct due to major errors in post-mortem findings.
To get rid of 'drug-addicted' rats, Houston police clean up evidence roomHouston police face evidence locker overload, with the mayor vowing to discard 1.2 million pieces of outdated evidence.
Bacteria transferred during intercourse could help identify sexual assault perpetrators, scientists sayBacterial signatures from sexual partners can help identify assault perpetrators when traditional evidence is not available.
She was struck by a car during the holidays in 1989. DNA just helped find the driverModern DNA technology solved a 33-year-old hit-and-run case in Charlotte, identifying the suspect and highlighting advancements in forensic science.
Alabama man charged in 1980 South End murder expected to plead guiltyAn Alabama inmate is expected to plead guilty to manslaughter for a 1980 murder following DNA evidence linking him to the case.
50k reward offered to find killer who sexually assaulted schoolgirlThe murder case of schoolgirl Lisa Hession remains unsolved after 40 years, prompting a renewed appeal for information from the public.
DNA helps identify woman whose body was found at bottom of Bay Area cliff nearly 60 years agoDNA analysis identified a woman found at the base of a cliff after 60 years, revealing her as Lillian Marie Cardenas.
Remains found in shallow grave in 2012 identified as man last seen in 1986, CA cops sayForensic genetic genealogy identified remains from 2012 as Warren David Hawkins, last seen in 1986, demonstrating advances in solving cold cases.
She was struck by a car during the holidays in 1989. DNA just helped find the driverModern DNA technology solved a 33-year-old hit-and-run case in Charlotte, identifying the suspect and highlighting advancements in forensic science.
Alabama man charged in 1980 South End murder expected to plead guiltyAn Alabama inmate is expected to plead guilty to manslaughter for a 1980 murder following DNA evidence linking him to the case.
50k reward offered to find killer who sexually assaulted schoolgirlThe murder case of schoolgirl Lisa Hession remains unsolved after 40 years, prompting a renewed appeal for information from the public.
DNA helps identify woman whose body was found at bottom of Bay Area cliff nearly 60 years agoDNA analysis identified a woman found at the base of a cliff after 60 years, revealing her as Lillian Marie Cardenas.
Remains found in shallow grave in 2012 identified as man last seen in 1986, CA cops sayForensic genetic genealogy identified remains from 2012 as Warren David Hawkins, last seen in 1986, demonstrating advances in solving cold cases.
Man shot in face 5,600 years ago was actually killed by arrow to chestThe fatal arrow that killed the Porsmose man was in his chest, not in his face, highlighting important forensic insights.
The True Story Behind Netflix's Gripping Swedish Crime Drama The BreakthroughNetflix's The Breakthrough miniseries tells the haunting story of a 2004 double murder cold case in Linkoping, Sweden, solved after 16 years.
L.A. County to use teeth, DNA to identify John and Jane Doe fire victimsIdentification of fire victims may take days to weeks using dental records or DNA, given the extreme conditions of the remains.
No DNA match for whopping 40% of 9/11 victims - but there's new progress 23 years later1,103 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 EuropeA new network aims to improve identification of deceased migrants, addressing the humanitarian crisis caused by many remaining nameless.
No DNA match for whopping 40% of 9/11 victims - but there's new progress 23 years later1,103 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 EuropeA new network aims to improve identification of deceased migrants, addressing the humanitarian crisis caused by many remaining nameless.
Texas man faces execution despite doubts over shaken baby syndromeThe execution of Robert Roberson highlights how flawed forensic theories can lead to wrongful convictions and the potential for irreversible judicial errors.
Lawmakers seethe after Texas AG blocks testimony in shaken-baby caseTexas lawmakers are facing obstacles in their attempt to hear from death-row prisoner Robert Roberson, amid concerns regarding wrongful execution.
Republicans express alarm that Texas execution nearly went aheadRepublican lawmakers in Texas are questioning the execution of potentially innocent individuals based on unreliable forensic science, reflecting a shift in views about capital punishment.
Texas man faces execution despite doubts over shaken baby syndromeThe execution of Robert Roberson highlights how flawed forensic theories can lead to wrongful convictions and the potential for irreversible judicial errors.
Lawmakers seethe after Texas AG blocks testimony in shaken-baby caseTexas lawmakers are facing obstacles in their attempt to hear from death-row prisoner Robert Roberson, amid concerns regarding wrongful execution.
Republicans express alarm that Texas execution nearly went aheadRepublican lawmakers in Texas are questioning the execution of potentially innocent individuals based on unreliable forensic science, reflecting a shift in views about capital punishment.
Possible human pelvic bone washes up near NYC waterfont park - and it's linked to 4 other chilling discoveriesHuman remains discovered along Brooklyn Bridge Park are believed to belong to the same unidentified individual, believed to be washed ashore due to tides.
Mystery man who died drinking caustic chemical in Bay Area identifiedAfter 44 years, an unidentified body found in a Bay Area creek has been identified as Donald Gene Horecka through modern forensic techniques.
Possible human pelvic bone washes up near NYC waterfont park - and it's linked to 4 other chilling discoveriesHuman remains discovered along Brooklyn Bridge Park are believed to belong to the same unidentified individual, believed to be washed ashore due to tides.
Mystery man who died drinking caustic chemical in Bay Area identifiedAfter 44 years, an unidentified body found in a Bay Area creek has been identified as Donald Gene Horecka through modern forensic techniques.
What's next for Syria's science: a view from Nature's reporter who was a refugeeSyrians are experiencing collective joy following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, with immense tasks ahead for reconstruction and justice post-regime.
How do you re-create the voice of a 15th century king? Dig up his skeletonRichard III's skeletal remains inform insights about his voice and regional dialect, revealing a medieval Yorkshire accent.
Research confirms authenticity of Christopher Columbus' remains in SpainForensic studies confirm that remains in Seville Cathedral are definitively those of Christopher Columbus after over 20 years of analysis.
Presentation of analysis on Christopher Columbus' alleged remains postponed indefinitelyJose Antonio Lorente has postponed his findings presentation and now plans to publish all DNA data regarding Christopher Columbus's alleged remains.
Research confirms authenticity of Christopher Columbus' remains in SpainForensic studies confirm that remains in Seville Cathedral are definitively those of Christopher Columbus after over 20 years of analysis.
Presentation of analysis on Christopher Columbus' alleged remains postponed indefinitelyJose Antonio Lorente has postponed his findings presentation and now plans to publish all DNA data regarding Christopher Columbus's alleged remains.
'You might be at a scene and they have the same sofa as you. All of a sudden, it makes it real' - Meet Ireland's all-female team of state pathologistsSocial media has changed public perceptions of pathology, showcasing its empathetic and nuanced aspects.
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.
Joe D. Bryan, 84, Dies; His Murder Conviction Raised Troubling QuestionsJoe D. Bryan, wrongfully convicted for 33 years, exemplifies the flaws in forensic testimony leading to wrongful convictions.
Tiny Crime Fighters With Wings': Bees Go to Work on a Virginia Body Farm'Bees' ability to carry chemical signals of decomposition from human bodies could aid in forensic investigations on wide land expanses.
How To Solve A Murder In The Snow, According to ScienceDecomposition is significantly slowed in extremely cold environments, making time of death estimation more complex.
Tiny Crime Fighters With Wings': Bees Go to Work on a Virginia Body Farm'Bees' ability to carry chemical signals of decomposition from human bodies could aid in forensic investigations on wide land expanses.
How To Solve A Murder In The Snow, According to ScienceDecomposition is significantly slowed in extremely cold environments, making time of death estimation more complex.
Skeletal remains found in Wisconsin ID'd as Elijah Vue, toddler missing since February: policeElijah Vue, a missing child, has been identified from skeletal remains found in Wisconsin, leading to the cancellation of the Amber Alert.
ODSC's AI Weekly Recap: Week of April 19thAI systems near human abilities; AI transforming forensic science; Major investments in AI companies.
ODSC's AI Weekly Recap: Week of April 19thAI 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.
ODSC's AI Weekly Recap: Week of April 19thAI systems near human abilities; AI transforming forensic science; Major investments in AI companies.
ODSC's AI Weekly Recap: Week of April 19thAI 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.
Long-lost photos reveal details of world's first police crime labEdmond Locard pioneered forensic science by establishing the world's first police crime laboratory in 1910.The discovered photographic archive in Lyon, France, sheds light on the laboratory's scientific methods and Locard's personal correspondence.