Forensic experts have identified human remains found nearly four decades ago in Bristol, New Hampshire.

This Special Issue focuses on critical identification cases, as forensic experts increasingly face significant challenges in identifying human remains, both in routine and extraordinary circumstances.

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In crime scene investigations, a single strand of hair can make a huge difference in the evolution of a case or trial. In most cases, forensic scientists must look for clues hidden in minuscule ...

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Fluorescence analysis has emerged as a pivotal tool in both dental research and forensic science. In dental materials, the technique facilitates the differentiation between composite restorations and ...

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency’s forensic lab in Hawaii has begun analyzing dozens of human remains retrieved from Laos and the Philippines in recent weeks. During a remembrance ceremony ...

Researchers have developed a new method for human identification which could be a powerful new tool for forensic investigations. In the multi-partner research collaboration led by ChemCentre’s ...

Police say 100 full or partial sets of human remains were found in Jonathan Gerlock's home in Eforta, Lancaster County. Now investigators are tasked with identifying who these people were. They ...

Genealogist have long supported the legal system through probate work, heir searching, and by identifying next-of-kin of servicemen. Even though DNA was first introduced to genealogists over 20 years ...

A single strand of hair in a crime scene contains many clues that can help identify a perpetrator. In a recent study, scientists have combined two modern techniques, called surface-enhanced Raman ...