A long-awaited resolution has finally come to a tragic case that shook the community of Concord, New Hampshire. In 1975, a young mother named Judith Lord was found dead in her apartment. The discovery was made by a staff member who went to collect unpaid rent and heard a baby crying inside. This hea
A cold case from Long Island has finally been cracked, but the news is bittersweet for the families involved. Advanced DNA technology has identified the man responsible for two horrific crimes committed nearly 30 years ago. Steven Briecke, a known criminal with a long history of offenses, was linked
Summer McKesson's life took an unexpected turn when she discovered she had seven half-siblings through a DNA test. This revelation led her to uncover a shocking family secret: her biological father was Dr. Charles Peete, a fertility specialist at Duke University who had used his own sperm to impregn
In Texas, being near a crime can be as dangerous as committing it. Ruben Gutierrez knows this well. He's been on death row for over two decades, convicted for a murder he admits he helped plan but insists he didn't commit. The state argues that his involvement in the robbery makes him equally respon
The Eurasian lynx is a species that needs protection. It is listed in CITES Appendix II and is covered by the Bern Convention and the EU Habitats Directive. Yet, it is still often targeted by wildlife criminals. This makes it crucial to have reliable methods for identifying these animals. One approa
It's been nearly 50 years since the body of Dawn Momohara, a 16-year-old student from McKinley High School in Honolulu, was found. The close-knit community was shaken by the tragic discovery. Dawn was partially clothed, with an orange cloth around her neck, and signs of sexual assault. The case rema
Ever wondered about the true story behind Netflix’s crime series, The Breakthrough? It’s a gripping tale of a double murder that happened way back in 2004 in Linköping, Sweden. The victims were an 8-year-old boy named Mohammed Ammouri and a 56-year-old woman named Anna-Lena Svensson. The case went c
Imagine being able to solve crimes faster than ever before. That's what Arizona is aiming for with its interest in expanding Rapid DNA testing. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has turned to legal experts for advice on how to make this technology more accessible. Right now, only certain states
30 years after a newborn was found dead in a paper bag at a dumpsite, a mom from California has been arrested. Pamela Ferreyra, 60, was taken into custody after DNA tests confirmed she was the baby's mother. The infant, known as "Baby Garin," was discovered by a can collector in Monterey County back
The story of Luis Armando Albino is a testament to the power of determination and family ties. In 1951, six-year-old Luis was kidnapped from an Oakland park, sparking a massive search effort that would stretch across decades. His family never gave up hope, and their relentless efforts finally paid o
