Remains found in Florida shallow grave in 2007 identified as former Maryland resident who was never reported missing
Jeana Burrus' whereabouts had not been questioned in the 16 years since the remains were found, a Florida sheriff's office said.
Jeana Burrus' whereabouts had not been questioned in the 16 years since the remains were found, a Florida sheriff's office said.
Roger Hearne Kelso went missing from his Glen Burnie home in 1963 when he was around 20-years-old, leaving a note saying he was in pursuit of a new job.
The county department will receive $225,000 and the city crime laboratory will receive $252,000.
There may be DNA evidence that could clear Adnan Syed.
An archaeological discovery of major importance is made in Anne Arundel County.
Police say Nelson snatched the 10-year-old off the street in Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 19, 1999 and drove her to West Virginia, where she was assaulted. She was later released.
A study of Florida's python population has discovered some unnerving information about a possibly terrifying new breed of slithering creatures.
Fed up with dog poop being left around, board members at a Maryland condominium complex are now relying on DNA samples to police unscooped feces.
For years, the military has encouraged family members of Korean War soldiers to donate DNA that can be potentially used to identify their relatives' remains. But that can be challenging when some don't have biological family available to provide DNA samples.
The shocking revelations came about after the woman's daughter, now 36 years old, took a DNA test and learned that her biological father was a complete stranger.
Over 55,000 attendees will receive a free Orig3n DNA test at the Baltimore Ravens home opener.
Police in a suburb of Washington are using a composite image created by DNA in an effort to identify a man who raped five women.
The remains of a Baltimore soldier who was missing from the Korean War have been identified.
Recent DNA advances help close a 2006 Baltimore County murder case and now the victim's husband is to blame.
A Baltimore man has been sentenced to life in prison in the fatal shooting of an acquaintance and the unrelated rape of a woman.
Maryland prosecutors are declining to reply to a convicted rapist's request that the U.S. Supreme Court overturn his conviction and 100-year prison sentence.
Maryland's highest court has ruled that criminal defendants cannot present evidence of DNA matches to other suspects at trial unless the results have been confirmed by more testing.
It's among the most prestigious scholarships in the world and it's going to a student right here in Baltimore.
The man suspected of abducting University of Virginia student Hannah Graham has been linked to a sexual assault almost 10 years ago in Fairfax County.
A federal appeals court has revived a wrongful conviction lawsuit against the Baltimore mayor, the city's police department and three of its officers.
Prince George's County prosecutors say a man has been indicted in a 1982 murder and that a DNA match was key to the case.
It could be a promising way to stop a deadly disease--swapping out defective genes with healthy ones.
Solving crimes in Baltimore City. WJZ goes inside the police department's high-tech crime lab that helped crack a big case recently.
A 25-year-old man wanted for a 2012 sexual assault has been arrested in connection with another sexual assault and robbery.
A 28-year-old Harford County man was convicted of two counts of first-degree rape and first-degree burglary for the rape and sexual assault of an Edgewood woman in 2004.
Humid with scattered storm chances through mid-week.
On the eighth day of demonstrations, the organization leading the encampment, "Hopkins Justice Collective," hosted a vigil with a group called "American Muslims for Palestine."
Mystik Dan's nose victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby drew 16.7 million viewers, the biggest audience for the race since 1989.
Both called "Tone," they were similarly charismatic and ambitious, dreaming of the day they would finally leave behind the struggles that defined their childhoods.
There was a point last season when Devontez Walker, sidelined amid a contentious dispute with the NCAA, was weighing some unpleasant options.
The university has warned protesters that it would take disciplinary and legal action if anyone violated the campus's safety rules, but there are no known arrests as of Monday.
The ship is still a mangled mess underneath the massive steel structure even after crews removed 182 containers.
Humid with scattered storm chances through mid-week.
On the eighth day of demonstrations, the organization leading the encampment, "Hopkins Justice Collective," hosted a vigil with a group called "American Muslims for Palestine."
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs has been indicted on two charges related to a recent arrest in Arizona.
The university has warned protesters that it would take disciplinary and legal action if anyone violated the campus's safety rules, but there are no known arrests as of Monday.
An infant was hospitalized after she was hit by a bullet last week in Severn, Anne Arundel County Police said Monday.
One of the culprits of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions are gas-powered lawn appliances.
A vehicle crashed into a house Monday morning in Jessup.
Salvage crews from the Unified Command are working on removing a massive portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge which lies across the bow of the cargo ship that caused the collapse.
The Baltimore County Police Department joined WJZ to talk about their first screening of the award-winning documentary PTSD911
Nana Baltimore has a new restaurant with delicious Mexican food.
Michelle Paris' second book is coming out in May and is called Eat Dessert First—it’s a sweet romance about a plus-sized baker's journey to find the recipe for happiness and love.
The 36th annual festival presents four engaging films that examine Jewish history, heritage, and culture.
We are live at Sterling Forever this morning to see what they thinnk is the perfect gift for Mom this year.
Mystik Dan's nose victory in the 150th Kentucky Derby drew 16.7 million viewers, the biggest audience for the race since 1989.
There was a point last season when Devontez Walker, sidelined amid a contentious dispute with the NCAA, was weighing some unpleasant options.
New Baltimore Orioles' owner David Rubenstein is getting involved in the splashing game at Camden Yards.
Former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs has been indicted on two charges related to a recent arrest in Arizona.
This year the Orioles have already swept a three-game series at Boston and won three of four over the Yankees at home
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
To cast your ballots early in Maryland, find an early voting center in the county where you live.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
It is the cherry trees' second-earliest peak bloom on record and follows one of Washington's warmest recorded winters. In 1990, the trees blossomed on March 15.
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
It has long been a popular resource in the community, easily accessible to many college students and neighbors.
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
According to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 40% of Gen Xers have zero dollars saved for retirement.
According to Bankrate, Baltimore is one of the top 10 most affordable cities for buying used cars.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
Baltimore is one of 31 designees announced Monday, picked from nearly 400 applicants.
Opioid addictions often start by having access to prescription medications.
Regular screenings are critical to identifying and treating cancer early. It's also important to be aware of any genetic mutations that already exist in your body.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
The nine-time Grammy Award winner performs at CFG Bank Arena on Friday, October 4. It's her fourth stop on an 81-date world tour.
Rapper Busta Rhymes and funk rockers Morris Day and The Time are headlining the 47th annual AFRAM this year in Baltimore.
Humid with scattered storm chances through mid-week.
Derek Beasley has your Monday night forecast (5/6/2024)
Derek Beasley has your Monday evening forecast (5/6/2024)
Muggy and cloudy start to your work week. More showers are possible Monday afternoon. Today will be another mainly cloudy and humid day. With an easterly wind, high temperatures will stay mainly in the middle to upper 70s. Some areas west of Baltimore may touch the 80 degree mark.
Meteorologist Tim Williams has your Monday morning forecast: May 6, 2024
Derek Beasley has your Monday night forecast (5/6/2024)
Protesters come together to honor Palestinians killed in war
David Rubenstein will serve as Guest Splasher for a game
Stevie Wonder, Misty Copeland to address The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University graduates
Mayoral candidate Bob Wallace says he is a 'change' from previous Baltimore mayors