All articles tagged with #dna evidence
Originally Published 2 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
Detective Matt Hutchison solved decades-old California cold cases using DNA evidence and genealogical methods, leading to the conviction of killers in the 1982 murder of 15-year-old Karen Stitt and the 1979 murder of Estella Mena, highlighting the impact of forensic science on solving long-standing crimes.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Colorado Sun
A mountain lion in northern Colorado killed a hiker, with human DNA found on its paws, marking Colorado's first fatal mountain lion attack in over 25 years. Authorities euthanized two lions linked to the incident, which occurred in an area with recent lion sightings and attacks, highlighting ongoing wildlife safety concerns.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by CNN
Decades after Rhonda Fisher's murder in 1987, DNA analysis of preserved paper bags linked her killer to Vincent Groves, a prolific Colorado serial killer, providing closure to a long-unsolved case and highlighting advances in forensic science.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Indian Defence Review
Recent genetic studies reveal that domestic cats originated in North Africa and only arrived in Europe around 2,000 years ago, challenging previous beliefs that linked their domestication to early Middle Eastern agriculture, and suggesting a complex, multi-regional history influenced by trade and Roman expansion.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Washington Post
DNA evidence has recently linked a suspect to the 1998 murder of Sheryl Crandell, who was strangled at Prince George’s Hospital Center, though the accused will not face charges. The case remained unsolved for years until new forensic analysis provided a breakthrough.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News
Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with the October 19 Louvre jewel heist, with police believing one suspect's DNA found at the scene makes him a key person of interest; the stolen jewelry has not yet been recovered, and authorities are investigating possible inside involvement and organized planning.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Phys.org
Researchers analyzed bone fragments from the Starosele site in Crimea, identifying Neanderthal DNA and linking European and Siberian Neanderthal populations, suggesting migration routes across Eurasia around 45,000 years ago, facilitated by favorable paleoclimate corridors.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
Decades after Robin Lawrence's brutal 1994 murder in Virginia, DNA evidence and genetic genealogy led to the arrest of Stephan Smerk, a man who confessed to the crime, bringing closure to a case that had gone cold for years.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by DW
Thieves stole €88 million worth of jewelry from the Louvre, leaving behind DNA and fingerprint evidence. Despite initial security lapses and CCTV blind spots, investigators are analyzing evidence and tracking suspects, with hopes of recovering the stolen items.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by IFLScience
A mitochondrial DNA study reveals at least two waves of migration from Asia to the Americas, with early migrations occurring during the last Ice Age via the Pacific coast rather than the Bering Land Bridge, and genetic links also connecting Native Americans, China, and Japan, including contributions to the Japanese Ainu gene pool.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Decades after wrongful convictions, DNA from a discarded straw has led to the indictment of Richard Bilodeau for the 1984 murder of Theresa Fusco in Long Island, highlighting advances in forensic science and persistent pursuit of justice.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by News 12
Prosecutors in Nassau County have charged Richard Bilodeau, 63, with the 1984 murder of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco, based on DNA evidence that matched samples found on her body. The case, which had seen multiple wrongful convictions before being reopened, highlights the role of modern DNA testing in solving cold cases. Bilodeau pleaded not guilty, and the investigation continues.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Authorities in Nassau County, New York, have charged Richard Bilodeau with the 1984 murder of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco, nearly 41 years after her death, based on DNA evidence from a discarded smoothie cup. The case was reopened after DNA testing exonerated three men previously convicted, and Bilodeau's arrest brings closure to a long-standing case.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC7 New York
A Long Island teenager's 1984 murder has been solved after 41 years, with Richard Bilodeau charged based on DNA evidence from a discarded smoothie cup, ending a long-standing cold case and wrongful convictions.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
The 1991 Yogurt Shop Murders in Austin, Texas, where four teenage girls were brutally killed, have been solved after 34 years using modern DNA and genetic genealogy techniques, leading to the identification of Robert Eugene Brashers as a suspect, who died by suicide in 1999. The case had remained unsolved due to limited evidence and technological constraints, but new methods finally provided closure for the victims' families and the city.