25-year-old cold case solved with indictment of convicted murderer, rapist on death row

Nearly 25 years to the day of a woman's murder, who had only been known as a Jane Doe since then, officials said they found the suspect.

Duct tape evidence holds up in court using innovative method from forensic scientists

Duct tape found at crime scenes can provide forensic scientists with important information, but no standardized protocol for analyzing it has ever existed.

What went wrong at Houston's crime lab? Let's examine the evidence. (Opinion)

Peter Stout, the head of Houston's crime lab, shouldn't be blamed for its backlog.

Andrew Malkinson: Rape conviction of man who spent 17 years in prison overturned

A man who served 17 years in prison has had his rape conviction overturned after fresh DNA evidence emerged linking another suspect to the crime.

Cigarette lighter to the rescue: New solution secures cars from thieves

“The great thing about the power outlet is its simplicity—it’s just a wire connected to the battery, so there’s nothing to hack.”

National forensic investigators re-opening cold cases with new DNA techniques

The Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI) is adopting a new DNA matching technique that it tested over the past two years, NOS reported on Friday. This technique, which automatically compares DNA...

Could crime scene techniques help tackle illegal trade of sharks and rays?

Forensic "dusting" methods are being used by conservationists to tackle the illegal trade of species, like sharks and rays.

Have bite-mark forensics bitten the dust?

Feedback looks at the looking into of who (human and shark) bit what (shark and human)

Scientist who preserved key forensic evidence 42 years ago gives evidence at murder trial

Ears could soon join fingerprints, DNA, as essential to solving crimes and identifying victims

Australian researcher in international study reveals ears are unique to each individual, making them just as effective at identifying criminals as fingerprints and DNA.

Rape reform programme extended across England and Wales

Women rape complainants say the system is still weighted against them, even with programme pilots.