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Interesting Cases
A Mystery from the 1800’s and Justice for Jennifer – Interesting Cases from ISHI 24
The Interesting Cases section during the 24th International Symposium on Human Identification in Atlanta, GA showcased the power of DNA in two different ways. First, through a...
DNA Reveals the Identity of Jack the Ripper?
In the late 1800s, Victorian England was mesmerized and horrified by a series of brutal killings in the crowded and impoverished Whitechapel district. The serial killer, who b...
An “Angel”, the “Killer Clown”, and the “Cleveland Strangler” – Interesting Cases from ISHI
Last time, we explored Interesting Cases that were presented at the 26th International Symposium on Human Identification. This time, we’re going back in time to ISHI 23, whi...
Identifying a Legend vs A Legendary Fail – Interesting Cases from ISHI
Each year, nearly one thousand people attend the International Symposium on Human Identification. Their titles vary from criminalists and analysts to research and sales profes...
Evaluating the Statistical Power of DNA-Based Identification Exemplified by the ‘Missing Grandchildren of Argentina’
The missing grandchildren of Argentina are a well-known collection of missing person cases. From 1976 to 1983, Argentina suffered a military civic dictatorship. It is estimate...
How Deer and Dog DNA Helped Solve Crimes: Interesting Cases from the International Symposium on Human Identification. Part II
In Part I of this series, I conveyed some of the more interesting cases to be presented at the International Symposium on Human Identification. That entry focused on the use ...
DNA Evidence from Lip Prints and Used Cups: Interesting Cases from the International Symposium on Human Identification. Part I
Every year, hundreds of forensic analysts attend the International Symposium on Human Identification to learn about new advances in the field of DNA typing. The talks and po...
Neanderthal Genes in Modern Humans
Professor Ed Green discusses sequencing of the Neanderthal genome and signs that early humans interbreed with Neanderthals. TRANSCRIPT: My name is Ed ...
A Cold Case, A Mystery, and DNA
“How do you like the name Jack?” the woman on the phone asked. On April 27, 1964, a nurse came into the hospital room of Dora Fronczak, who had just given birth to her you...