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San Francisco
fromSFGATE
20 hours 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.
fromSacramento Bee
1 day ago
San Francisco

Remains found on island in 1983 ID'd as woman who vanished in bay, CA cops say

Skeletal remains identified after 40 years using DNA testing as Patricia Ann Hertel, who vanished in 1981.
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago
East Bay (California)

Human remains found on Bay Area shoreline 40 years ago have been identified

Forty years after their discovery, skeletal remains found in Benicia have been identified as Patricia Ann Hertel, a woman presumed drowned in 1981.
fromSacramento Bee
8 months ago
OMG science

Body was found in the water in 2001, California deputies say. Now, it's identified

DNA testing identified a body found in California waters as Craig William Ott, who vanished in 2001, offering closure to his family.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
20 hours 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.
fromSacramento Bee
1 day ago
San Francisco

Remains found on island in 1983 ID'd as woman who vanished in bay, CA cops say

Skeletal remains identified after 40 years using DNA testing as Patricia Ann Hertel, who vanished in 1981.
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago
East Bay (California)

Human remains found on Bay Area shoreline 40 years ago have been identified

Forty years after their discovery, skeletal remains found in Benicia have been identified as Patricia Ann Hertel, a woman presumed drowned in 1981.
fromSacramento Bee
8 months ago
OMG science

Body was found in the water in 2001, California deputies say. Now, it's identified

DNA testing identified a body found in California waters as Craig William Ott, who vanished in 2001, offering closure to his family.
more#dna-testing
Roam Research
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

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.
#cold-case
SF parents
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

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.
Miscellaneous
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

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.
Women
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

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.
Miscellaneous
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Man who passed polygraph test identified as killer of California teen

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.
SF parents
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

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.
Miscellaneous
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

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.
Women
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

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.
Miscellaneous
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Man who passed polygraph test identified as killer of California teen

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.
more#cold-case
#fremont
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Pets

Decapitated animal remains found in Fremont

Mutilated animal remains found at Centerville Train Station raise concerns and prompt police investigation.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Pets

Decapitated animal remains found in Fremont

Two mutilated animals were discovered at Centerville Train Station, leading to an ongoing investigation by local authorities.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Pets

Decapitated animal remains found in Fremont

Mutilated animal remains found at Centerville Train Station raise concerns and prompt police investigation.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Pets

Decapitated animal remains found in Fremont

Two mutilated animals were discovered at Centerville Train Station, leading to an ongoing investigation by local authorities.
more#fremont
#animal-cruelty
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Pets

Decapitated animal remains found in Fremont

Investigators found the mutilated remains of two animals at the Centerville Train Station, prompting an investigation.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
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
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Pets

Decapitated animal remains found in Fremont

Investigators found the mutilated remains of two animals at the Centerville Train Station, prompting an investigation.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
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.
more#animal-cruelty
#cold-cases
SOMA, SF
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

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
1 month ago

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.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
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.
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
4 weeks ago
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.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Remains found in California ID'd as 13-year-old NYC girl who vanished 50 years ago

Human remains identified as missing 13-year-old Laura O'Malley finally bring closure, 50 years after her disappearance.
SOMA, SF
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

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
1 month ago

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.
fromtime.com
3 months ago
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.
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
4 weeks ago
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.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

Remains found in California ID'd as 13-year-old NYC girl who vanished 50 years ago

Human remains identified as missing 13-year-old Laura O'Malley finally bring closure, 50 years after her disappearance.
more#cold-cases
#gilgo-beach
NYC parents
fromLI Press
1 month ago

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
fromLI Press
2 months ago

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.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
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.
fromLI Press
3 weeks ago
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
fromLI Press
1 month ago

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
fromLI Press
2 months ago

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.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
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.
fromLI Press
3 weeks ago
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.
more#gilgo-beach
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
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.
#criminal-justice
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
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.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
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.
fromIrish Independent
8 months ago
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
1 month ago
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.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
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.
fromIrish Independent
8 months ago
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'.
more#criminal-justice
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California man killed execution-style, found in grave is identified

The 1980s missing man's identity was revealed through forensic advancements and genetic genealogy, confirming he was Paul Richard Davis.
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Man jailed for murder after CCTV captures him at Southwark nightclub post-attack

Omar Wilson was sentenced to 18 years for the murder of Mussie Imnetu, with DNA evidence pivotal in his conviction.
Berlin music
fromMail Online
2 months ago

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
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'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.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
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
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'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.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
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.
more#ireland
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

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
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

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.
fromWashington Post
3 months ago
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
2 months ago

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.
fromWashington Post
3 months ago
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
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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.
fromMail Online
3 months ago
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.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago
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
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

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.
more#victim-identification
#death-penalty
US news
fromWashington Post
6 months ago

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.
fromWashington Post
4 months ago
US news

Lawmakers seethe after Texas AG blocks testimony in shaken-baby case

Texas lawmakers are facing obstacles in their attempt to hear from death-row prisoner Robert Roberson, amid concerns regarding wrongful execution.
US news
fromWashington Post
6 months ago

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.
US news
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Lawmakers seethe after Texas AG blocks testimony in shaken-baby case

Texas lawmakers are facing obstacles in their attempt to hear from death-row prisoner Robert Roberson, amid concerns regarding wrongful execution.
more#death-penalty
#unidentified-body
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

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.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
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.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

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.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago
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.
more#unidentified-body
fromNature
4 months ago
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.
#christopher-columbus
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago

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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Presentation of analysis on Christopher Columbus' alleged remains postponed indefinitely

Jose Antonio Lorente has postponed his findings presentation and now plans to publish all DNA data regarding Christopher Columbus's alleged remains.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago

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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Presentation of analysis on Christopher Columbus' alleged remains postponed indefinitely

Jose Antonio Lorente has postponed his findings presentation and now plans to publish all DNA data regarding Christopher Columbus's alleged remains.
more#christopher-columbus
Digital life
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Joe D. Bryan, 84, Dies; His Murder Conviction Raised Troubling Questions

Joe D. Bryan, wrongfully convicted for 33 years, exemplifies the flaws in forensic testimony leading to wrongful convictions.
#decomposition
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

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.
fromInverse
7 months ago
OMG science

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.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

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.
fromInverse
7 months ago
OMG science

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.
more#decomposition
Vue
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago

Skeletal remains found in Wisconsin ID'd as Elijah Vue, toddler missing since February: police

Elijah Vue, a missing child, has been identified from skeletal remains found in Wisconsin, leading to the cancellation of the Amber Alert.
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