Authorities Collected Trash from Ilhan Omar’s Residence to Seek Her DNA
Federal investigators are reported to have collected trash from Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-MN) residence in Washington, DC, as part of their search for her DNA linked to a fraud case related to immigration. This development follows a raid on her home conducted by agents from the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) […]
New research on ancient DNA refines the timeline of human migration to North America
New Insights on Early Human Migration to North America Researchers studying ancient DNA have made significant strides in pinpointing when early humans began migrating into North America, addressing a question that has perplexed scientists for many years. A study, set to be published in the December 2026 edition of the journal Current Opinion in Genetics […]
Defense team of Alex Murdaugh takes a ‘high risk’ approach with DNA evidence, according to the prosecutor.
Alex Murdaugh’s DNA Test Strategy: A Risky Move LEXINGTON, S.C. – The defense team for Alex Murdaugh is taking a big risk with a DNA test in hopes of pointing to another suspect, as noted by a prosecutor referring to the defense’s expert opinion. On Friday, Judge Debra McCaslin ruled in favor of the defense, […]
Judge cautions against chaos in the courtroom as defense secures DNA victory but loses on ballistics issue
Judge Criticizes Evidence Disputes in Alex Murdaugh’s Double-Murder Retrial In Lexington, South Carolina, the judge in charge of Alex Murdaugh’s retrial for double murder expressed frustration on Friday over ongoing disputes between the defense and prosecution regarding evidence. She made it clear that she would not tolerate the proceedings turning into a “circus.” During the […]
Kash Patel States FBI Has Reduced DNA Sample Backlog from 1.8 Million to Zero
FBI Director Achieves Milestone in DNA Backlog Reduction FBI Director Kash Patel announced this week that the agency has successfully eliminated a backlog of DNA samples that once numbered over 1.8 million, and they accomplished this feat in less than a year and a half. This backlog included DNA collected from federally convicted offenders, arrestees, […]
Chicago detective connected by DNA to a 1960 unsolved murder of a girl
Cold Case from 1960 Solved: Former Chicago Detective Identified as Killer A former homicide detective from Chicago has been identified as the murderer of an 8-year-old girl who went missing on her way to church in 1960. This development has led authorities to investigate whether he may have been involved in other cases. Thomas F. […]
Suspect in Rhode Island cold case murder apprehended using DNA from a water bottle
After being unsolved for over 40 years, a murder case in Rhode Island might finally have a resolution, thanks to the discovery of a discarded water bottle at a theater. On October 6, William “Billy” Morton was arrested and charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing Hillary Hellewell in Newport back in 1985. Remarkably, after […]
Douglas Stewart Carter freed from death row in Utah after DNA shows he is not guilty of 1985 murder, now waiting for new trial
Release of Douglas Stewart Carter After Decades on Death Row A 71-year-old man, who had been on death row for the murder of a police chief’s aunt, was released on Monday after prosecutors indicated that new DNA evidence does not connect him to the crime. A judge in Utah ordered the release of Douglas Stewart […]
Alex Murdaugh requests DNA from the nails of Maggie Murdaugh for a new trial
Attorneys representing Alex Murdaugh have submitted a motion requesting that a judge compel South Carolina prosecutors to provide crucial forensic evidence. This includes unidentified male DNA found under the fingernails of Maggie Murdaugh, which the defense claims the state crime lab did not fully examine. The 93-page document filed by Murdaugh’s legal team on Friday […]
DNA genealogy breakthrough identifies World Trade Center victim in New York City
Almost 25 years after the tragic events of September 11, a family has finally received closure thanks to an innovative DNA and genealogy method employed by investigators in New York City. This technique has led to the identification of a woman who was among those killed in the World Trade Center. Her identity is being […]