A neighbor of Annie Guthrie’s house says police asked to look on his property after the FBI visited. The sheriff’s crew has been walking the streets, knocking on doors and asking for permission to search, while many residents seem willing to help. A truck from the Pima County Search and Rescue unit
Deep in a cave in Italy, scientists made an astonishing discovery. They found the remains of a teenager who lived 12, 000 years ago. This young person had a rare condition that affected her bones. Her arms and legs were much shorter than usual. This condition is called acromesomelic dysplasia, Marot
A new DNA lab is set to open in North Charleston, aiming to speed up criminal investigations and reduce backlogs. This lab, the Tri-County Biological Science Center, is a joint effort by Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties. It's a big step forward, as the area has struggled with delays in
A true crime documentary has taken the world by storm, reminding everyone of a chilling event from over two decades ago. Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart, released on Netflix, has quickly climbed the charts, becoming one of the most-watched films on the platform. The documentary's success is no surprise
In a world where some crimes go unsolved for years, a breakthrough in DNA technology is offering hope. Othram, a company based in Texas, is using advanced methods to extract DNA from old evidence. They then analyze it to build a profile of the suspect. This is not your average DNA test. It looks at
In Kaduna, Nigeria, a recent wave of kidnappings has left families shattered and communities on edge. Afiniki Moses thought her troubles were behind her after paying a ransom for her release. But her relief was short-lived. On a Sunday morning, armed men stormed two churches in Kurmin Wali village,
In the world of forensics, time is of the essence. Scientists are always looking for ways to get DNA results faster without losing quality. Over the past ten years, Rapid DNA tech has made big strides. It can now process samples with a lot of DNA in just 90 minutes. But there are still some problems
A man's journey to find answers about his missing father led to a breakthrough in a cold case. The skeletal remains of a man found on a Washington beach in 2006 have been identified as Edwin Asher, a former mayor from Oregon. This discovery came after nearly two decades of uncertainty. Asher was re
Mary Catherine Edwards, a beloved schoolteacher, was brutally murdered in her home in 1995. The case baffled investigators for years, with no clear leads. The crime scene was unusual, with Edwards found over the bathtub, sexually assaulted, and handcuffed behind her back. The handcuffs, police-grade
Explosive devices made from everyday items are often used by criminals. Even after these devices go off, tiny bits of DNA can sometimes be found. This DNA can come from skin, blood, or other body fluids. But, it's often in bad shape and hard to study. Scientists did a study to see how well they cou
