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Forensics: Ukrainian groups learn about DNA use to identify war victims
Ukrainian civil society and rights groups have visited an organization that uses high-tech DNA techniques to identify people who go missing in conflicts and natural disasters — Read on http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/04/06/ukraine-russia-war-missing-people-dna/d65505e4-d476-11ed-ac8b-cd7da05168e9_story.html
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Forensics: A #NamUS case. After 40 years, Lincoln County John Doe (1984) is Identified
Lincoln County Sheriff’s and Coroner’s Office Team with Southeast Missouri State University and Othram to ID 1984 Human Remains — Read on dnasolves.com/articles/lincoln-county-john-doe-1984-jack-langeneckert/
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Forensics: Grass roots efforts. How a UK missing persons charity solves cold cases using expert volunteers
Locate International, founded by a retired detective, has one ultimate goal: to investigate every cold case in the UK — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/apr/02/how-a-uk-missing-persons-charity-solves-cold-cases-using-expert-volunteers
Forensics: Museums still resist this process. Cornell University anthropology dept. returns Native Ancestors, Feb. 21, 60 years after they were dug out of ground
Cornell University anthropology dept. returns Native Ancestors, Feb. 21, 60 years after they were dug out of ground | Navajo-Hopi Observer | Navajo & Hopi Nations, AZ — Read on http://www.nhonews.com/news/2023/mar/14/cornell-university-anthropology-dept-returns-nativ/
Forensics: 14398 Open Unidentified US cases. #NamUS. Human Remains Found on Kentucky University Campus
The human remains were found close to a campus soccer stadium. — Read on http://www.newsweek.com/human-remains-found-kentucky-university-campus-1787249
#NaMUS. View evidence from COLD CASE – MISSING PERSON 25-YEAR-OLD DANIELLE M. DROZDOWSKI – WILKES-BARRE – LUZERNE COUNTY – $5000 REWARD!! | Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers
The Pennsylvania State Police Troop P – Wilkes-Barre Station continue their investigation into missing person, Danielle M. — Read on http://www.crimewatchpa.com/crimestoppers/316/cases/cold-case-missing-person-25-year-old-danielle-m-drozdowski-wilkes-barre-luzerne-county
Forensics: #Namus case. After 45 years, Granby Jane Doe is Identified
The Massachusetts State Police, Granby Police and Northwestern District Attorney’s Office Partner with Othram to Identify Granby Jane Doe — Read on dnasolves.com/articles/northwestern-da-patricia-ann-tucker-granby/
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Forensics: Displaced grave from hurricane Katrina. Biloxi Jane Doe (2021) is Identified
MS Office of the State Medical Examiner Teams with Othram to Identify 2021 Jane Doe — Read on dnasolves.com/articles/ms-medical-examiner-katrina/
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Forensics: How a former anthropology student in Ohio led police to identify two men missing for decades – CBS News
A tip, modern technology and a call from a former anthropology student led to the identification of the two men who went missing decades ago. — Read on http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ohio-police-missing-men-cold-cases-youngstown-layette/
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Forensics: NamUS added to system. Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Combat MMIW Crisis, Strengthen Tribal Law Enforcement
Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and John Hoeven (R-N.D.) introduced bipartisan legislation today that aims to strengthen Tribal law enforcement and increase public safety throughout Indian Country. The Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native Communities Act would … Continue reading
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