Law enforcement agencies around the country use forensic technology like DNA and fingerprint testing and facial recognition algorithms to solve crimes. Now a new watchdog report from the U.S.

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WASHINGTON, DC (9/22/22) --- The Mississippi Office of Forensic Laboratories is the latest U.S. forensic lab to use STRmix™ forensic software in its scientific testing of crime scene evidence.

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The man who raped and killed 22-year-old Katie Sepich walked free for three years, while his DNA sat in a law enforcement database with no match. Jayann Sepich, angered that her daughter’s killer wasn ...

WASHINGTON, DC (9/15/21) --- The Rhode Island Department of Health Forensic Science Laboratory is the latest U.S. forensic lab to announce plans to use STRmix™ forensic software to resolve mixed DNA ...

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INDIANAPOLIS — The use and success of forensic genealogy has exploded recently. Family trees and DNA are tracking down killers and identifying missing loved ones, often after decades. Now, Indiana ...

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The method relies on a unique dental structure, past imaging, and existing dental records. It enables an initial determination within a short time, even under harsh conditions.