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Articlesby Wayne ParhamNovember 10, 2022

Forensic Resources: Second-Oldest Statewide Crime Lab in the Country Provides Scientific Expertise

“A lot of things have gone towards automation, the technology has allowed us really to move the field further,” says Cleveland Miles, director of the GBI’s Division of Forensic Sciences. “It allows us to do things efficiently and reliably. And so that's really what is happening for the field across the board, but especially in DNA.”

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Articlesby Wayne ParhamNovember 10, 2022

Crime Scene Assistance Just a Phone Call Away in Georgia

Many times, GBI Special Agent Carl D. Murray starts out in old school fashion by first walking into the scene with a notepad and a camera. He admits one local investigator usually greets him at the scene by saying, “Go in there and work your magic.” But the veteran crime scene specialist knows that what he does is not magic

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 30, 2022

Denver Officer Shot in Neck, Suspect Killed During Homicide Investigation

The wounded officer, who works in DPD's fugitive unit and is a 20-year veteran on the force, was shot in the neck and taken to the hospital, Denver Police Interim Chief Ron Thomas said.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 7, 2022

MD Investigators Solve 51-Year-Old Cop Killing

In October 2021, the 50th anniversary of Captain James Tappen Hall’s homicide, detectives from the Cold Case Unit decided to review the case.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 16, 2022

AirTags Lead Florida Deputies to $16K of Stolen Luggage

In July, a traveler reported that her luggage never arrived at her destination, and it was later listed as lost or stolen. The bag contained items worth more than $1,600, according to police. The Apple AirTag in her suitcase, however, showed that it was last active in Mary Esther, Fla.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 16, 2022

DNA Test Reveals Exonerated Man Actually Raped and Murdered Victim

In the New York case, Mr. Hayes pleaded guilty to manslaughter, arson and burglary in 2004. He was sentenced to 15 to 45 years in prison and is eligible for parole in 2025.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 6, 2022

CA Officer Arrests Home Invasion Suspect in Taiwan

Tianze Zhang, 30, arrived at San Francisco International Airport on an early morning flight. He was escorted by San Francisco police officers and the FBI on his way to county jail where he was booked on suspicion of first-degree residential burglary, kidnapping for ransom, and criminal threats, KTVU reports.

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Articlesby David GriffithMay 18, 2022

Handheld Drug Testing in the Field

Officers need to have fast and accurate tools for identifying unknown substances, and these three manufacturers are supplying them.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 18, 2022

Carfax for Police Introduces Catalytic Converter Theft Tracking Tool

Carfax for Police has compiled a Catalytic Converter Replacement Report that identifies the most-targeted vehicles nationally, regionally, and by state. The data is based on Carfax service reports for catalytic converter replacements from more than 60,000 service shops.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 22, 2022

Magnet Forensics Announces Major Innovations to Its Cyber Investigation Tools

“The digital evidence challenge is growing in volume and complexity and our innovation must remain one step ahead,” said Jad Saliba, founder and chief technology officer of Magnet Forensics.

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