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🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia hands over 100 bodies that "may belong" to Ukrainian soldiers – photos

Ukraine has received 100 bodies from Russia that are believed to possibly belong to Ukrainian soldiers, as part of a repatriation effort.

Feb 26 • 11:49 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Nancy Guthrie suspect's digital ‘blackout’ may be key to case, says expert who probed Kohberger phone

Forensic experts suggest that the suspect in Nancy Guthrie's abduction may have left crucial digital footprints despite attempts to erase evidence.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Vilma Andersson's Forensic Psychiatric Examination: 'Lived a Double Life'

A forensic psychiatric examination reveals that Vilma Andersson, suspected of murder, has lived a double life and has a long-standing sexual interest in children, leading to concerns about additional offenses.

Feb 26 • 08:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

DNA matching delayed - committing a triple murder

Delays in DNA matching led to a suspect being able to commit a triple murder shortly after the initial shootings.

Feb 26 • 07:30 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The cause of death of a child found dead in Kaunas district is becoming clear

The cause of a 1-year-old boy's death in Kaunas has been confirmed as an accident by forensic experts.

Feb 25 • 19:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Lin and Megan Russell murders reviewed - all you need to know

The case of Lin and Megan Russell's murders is being re-examined by the Criminal Cases Review Commission due to new forensic evidence.

Feb 25 • 17:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Silent Witness star pays tribute to 'brilliant' team in behind-the-scenes look

The star of 'Silent Witness' reflects on the show's talented team as it approaches its final episodes amid rising tensions in the narrative.

Feb 25 • 17:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Kurt Cobain's horror final days from near-death overdose to rehab intervention

Kurt Cobain, the influential frontman of Nirvana, faced severe struggles with depression and substance abuse, culminating in his tragic death in 1994, which has recently been re-examined by independent forensic experts suggesting potential homicide.

Feb 25 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Forensic Analysis Used Hair to Investigate Poisoning of Cardiologist in Espírito Santo by Secretary

The investigation into the alleged poisoning of 90-year-old cardiologist Victor Murad used an unusual forensic technique involving hair analysis after traditional testing methods failed to detect the poison.

Feb 25 • 07:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The shocking report: 'David Rossi was forcefully pressed down before falling'

New forensic evidence suggests that David Rossi was physically assaulted before his fatal fall, contradicting previous claims of suicide.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pit bull thrown dead at company gate was shot, forensic examination finds

A pit bull found dead at a business location in Mineiros, Brazil, was determined to have been shot rather than beaten, as initially claimed by a suspect's father.

Feb 24 • 22:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Rape in Miramar: what expertise was key to releasing the only detainee

A man accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl on a Miramar beach was released after DNA testing returned negative results, leading investigators to pursue other suspects.

Feb 24 • 22:15 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

'You can't turn off your emotion' — Inside a Ukrainian morgue as war deaths mount

The article provides a grim inside look at Ukraine's morgue in Kharkiv, capturing the emotional toll on forensic experts dealing with the aftermath of war.

Feb 24 • 18:09 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Death of David Rossi: "Facial injuries consistent with pressure against the bar"

New forensic analysis suggests that David Rossi's facial injuries may have been caused by external pressure rather than a fall from his office window.

Feb 24 • 15:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Hannu Lauerma on the issues of prisoners' mental health services: 'The solution is purely financial'

Hannu Lauerma, a forensic psychiatrist, emphasizes the urgent need for increased funding for prisoners' mental health services, echoing concerns raised in a report by the Deputy-Ombudsman of Finland.

Feb 24 • 12:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The DNA of a cigarette helped solve a crime from 44 years ago

A 64-year-old man was convicted of the 1982 rape and murder of Sarah Geer in California after DNA from a discarded cigarette linked him to the crime.

Feb 24 • 10:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Silent Witness confirms Jack's future as he makes teary admission to Nikki

Silent Witness addresses speculation about Jack's departure as he faces personal struggles in the latest series.

Feb 24 • 10:34 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The investigation into the Garlasco murder is over. Forensic report provides support to the convicted Stasi

The Garlasco murder investigation has revealed new insights that may support the original convicted individual, Alberto Stasi, while suggesting another suspect, Andrea Sempio, could be the true perpetrator.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Two people die as vehicle crashes off embankment

Two individuals and a dog died in a utility terrain vehicle crash on private property north-west of Brisbane.

Feb 23 • 19:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

DNA from cigarette butt 'identified' the murderer of a 13-year-old – 44 years later

DNA recovered from a cigarette butt has led to the identification and conviction of the murderer of a 13-year-old girl in California after 44 years.

Feb 23 • 11:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Silent Witness seasons ranked and number 1 may come as a surprise

An article ranking the seasons of the long-running BBC crime drama 'Silent Witness', presenting surprising fan favorites and the series' background.

Feb 23 • 09:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The DNA of a cigarette butt allows a man to be sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a teenager in California in 1982

Advancements in forensic genetics have led to the conviction of James Oliver Unick for the 1982 murder of Sarah Geer in Sonoma County, California, resulting in a life sentence without parole.

Feb 23 • 09:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Expert Who Analyzed Alleged Sexual Video of Father Julio Lancellotti Joins MBL Party

Forensic expert Jacqueline Tirotti, who investigated a controversial alleged sexual video of priest Julio Lancellotti, has joined a new political party and plans to run for a regional deputy position in Brasilia.

Feb 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The Salzburg Crime in the First: Mozart Balls are Raining in the Internet of the Forest

The new 'Salzburg Crime' episode, 'Death at Wolfgangsee,' explores the integration of psychology into crime-solving but falls into clichéd storytelling.

Feb 23 • 08:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Chris Baghsarian: evidence linked to Sydney kidnap victim, 85, discovered in burnt-out car as search continues

Forensic evidence connected to the kidnapped Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian has been found in a burnt-out car as the investigation into his abduction continues.

Feb 23 • 04:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Forensic report confirms serious injuries in second patient of dentist accused of complications in cosmetic procedures

A 67-year-old retired teacher from Brazil suffered serious injuries following a facelift procedure performed by a dentist accused of malpractice.

Feb 21 • 20:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Justice for girl, 13, murdered 44 years ago after cops find DNA on cigarette butt

The murder case of 13-year-old Sarah Geer, who was killed in 1982, has been reopened after DNA evidence was discovered on a cigarette butt, leading to the identification of her killer.

Feb 21 • 19:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Kurt Cobain's uncle breaks the silence and revives the murder theory with new forensic evidence

Kurt Cobain's uncle claims new forensic analysis supports the theory of his nephew's murder rather than suicide.

Feb 21 • 14:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'I'm a forensic pathologist and there are two ways to die worse than any other'

Forensic pathologist Roger Byard discusses the most horrifying methods of death he has encountered throughout his career, including unusual and tragic cases.

Feb 21 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Forensics confirms that a red car entered the home of a missing woman in RS twice; see VIDEO

Forensic investigation of security footage has confirmed that a red car entered the residence of a missing woman twice on the day she disappeared.

Feb 21 • 03:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FG probes NNPC, targets blockage of revenue leakage

The Nigerian Federal Government is conducting an investigation into the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited's financial activities to address revenue leakage issues.

Feb 21 • 00:07 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Forensic audit of NNPC ongoing – Edun

The Nigerian Minister of Finance announced that a forensic audit of the National Petroleum Company is currently being conducted to enhance transparency in oil revenue management.

Feb 20 • 19:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Fatal Beating of 17-Year-Old in Serres: Over Thirty Injuries on the Victim – What the Forensic Report States

A forensic report reveals that a 17-year-old in Serres died from severe injuries, purportedly inflicted by a 16-year-old during a beating last month.

Feb 20 • 10:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Tatiana Medeiros: Cell Phone Report Cites Transfers via Pix and Voter Lists but Finds No Order for Vote Buying

A forensic report regarding Tatiana Medeiros' phone revealed evidence of money transfers and voter spreadsheets, but no direct orders for vote buying ahead of the 2024 elections.

Feb 19 • 22:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Death of Kurt Cobain: A former U.S. police chief added new information and caused a shift in the main hypothesis

A former Seattle police chief claims new forensic evidence suggests Kurt Cobain's death was a homicide rather than the officially ruled suicide.

Feb 18 • 20:55 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Courtney Love's reaction to the new theories about Kurt Cobain's death

Courtney Love responds to new theories suggesting Kurt Cobain may have been murdered rather than having died by suicide.

Feb 18 • 19:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Markovič Method for the Third Time: The Famous Criminalist Returns to the Scene

The article discusses the re-emergence of the famous Czech criminalist Markovič in the public eye after a notable absence.

Feb 18 • 16:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Tempi: Why relatives are reacting to the prosecutor's order for exhumation and laboratory tests on 9 corpses

Relatives of victims from the Tempi train disaster are filing complaints against a prosecutor's order for the exhumation of nine bodies, citing the impracticality of the requested laboratory tests in Greece.

Feb 18 • 14:18 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Forensic audit of INAI reveals irregularities amounting to 7.3 million pesos

A forensic audit by Mexico's Superior Audit Office revealed 7.3 million pesos in irregularities at the now-defunct National Institute for Transparency, Access to Information and Personal Data Protection (INAI).

Feb 18 • 04:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Silent Witness fans urged to binge crime drama keeping viewers 'glued to TV'

Fans of Silent Witness are encouraged to watch another forensic drama set in Scotland, titled Traces, amid recent scheduling changes.

Feb 17 • 11:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

France awards Luis Fondebrider with the Legion of Honor for his work in human rights

Luis Fondebrider has been awarded the Legion of Honor by France for his contributions to human rights through the identification of victims of state terrorism.

Feb 16 • 19:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Bodies of the dead from shooting attack during party in Greater João Pessoa released by IPC

Two bodies of victims from a shooting during a party in Santa Rita, Greater João Pessoa, were released to their families after forensic examinations.

Feb 16 • 19:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Nancy Guthrie case: FBI prepares for 'parallel realities' while awaiting DNA results

In the ongoing investigation of the Nancy Guthrie case, the FBI is awaiting crucial DNA results from evidence collected at the scene, while experts caution about the limitations of DNA evidence in establishing guilt.

Feb 16 • 18:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Forensics indicate that car with family who died in accident with truck invaded opposite lane on BR-230, Paraíba

A preliminary forensic investigation revealed that a family car crossed into the opposite lane before colliding with a truck on a Brazilian highway, resulting in the deaths of all vehicle occupants.

Feb 16 • 16:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Convicted individuals go free because psychiatric care is full

Dozens of individuals who have been sentenced to psychiatric care in Sweden are currently at large due to overcrowded clinics.

Feb 16 • 07:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Police and forensic teams scrambled to residential street after reports of 'shooting'

Police and forensic teams were dispatched to Oldham, UK, following reports of a shooting targeting a property.

Feb 16 • 01:11 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Forensic Doctor: Epstein Did Not Die by Hanging

A forensic doctor asserts that Jeffrey Epstein did not die by hanging, calling for the cause of death to be re-investigated.

Feb 14 • 13:07 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

What do we know about the murder of Blanca Álvarez, councilor of MC in Jalisco?

Jalisco's Attorney General is investigating the murder of Blanca Álvarez as a femicide, following forensic analysis that confirmed death by strangulation.

Feb 14 • 00:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Authority: Katja Nyberg's claims do not hold

Swedish MP Katja Nyberg maintains her innocence regarding cocaine use, while authorities dispute her claims about the presence of metabolites in her blood.

Feb 13 • 20:35 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Your hunt for family history could help police solve cold cases

DNA genealogy is aiding police in New South Wales, Australia, by providing leads for cold cases through genetic information uploaded to ancestry sites.

Feb 13 • 20:03 UTC

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