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.
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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.
A three-year-old boy was shot and wounded in west Baltimore late Thursday night, police said.
Saturday looks fabulous to be outside. Light rain, possibly mixed with sleet & wet flakes, is possible Sunday.
CBS News is premiering a new series of town halls on Sunday, Feb. 15, with the first one being taped in Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin visited people being held in ICE custody at the George H. Fallon Federal Building in downtown Baltimore on Thursday, calling the conditions "staggeringly overcrowded."
Maryland leaders have repeatedly clashed with the Trump administration over immigration enforcement, pushing back with legislation including a measure banning local cooperation agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
A three-year-old boy was shot and wounded in west Baltimore late Thursday night, police said.
Saturday looks fabulous to be outside. Light rain, possibly mixed with sleet & wet flakes, is possible Sunday.
CBS News is premiering a new series of town halls on Sunday, Feb. 15, with the first one being taped in Maryland's Eastern Shore.
A Baltimore man was arrested for installing card skimming devices at multiple retail locations around Maryland, according to the Calvert County Sheriff's Office.
The files released by the U.S. Department of Justice show email interactions between the two, where they discuss meeting in 2012.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Drought conditions in Maryland have improved after several rounds of wet weather in May.
Dear Charles in Baltimore shows off its Valentine’s Day menu.
Walter’s Art Museum in Baltimore talks Black History Month.
Baltimore’s Woodlea Bakery has been serving donuts the size of your head for 75 years.
Sunday Morning at Savannah's is a Bed and Breakfast in New Windsor, Maryland.
Frank's Pizza & Pasta in Baltimore breaks down different types of pizzas.
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to an $18.5 million, one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt.
Pitchers and catchers reported to the Baltimore Orioles' spring training facility in Sarasota, Florida, on Tuesday, and the rest of the squad will follow later this week.
Buzz Williams took some time to address the big picture of a season gone wrong.
The Ravens announced Tuesday that Weaver will be their defensive coordinator under new coach Jesse Minter.
Maxim Naumov's score Tuesday was enough to make it through the short program, giving him another opportunity to perform when the men's free skate takes place Friday night.
President Trump says nearly all governors are welcome at the White House for a formal meeting and dinner next week, though the Democratic governors of Maryland and Colorado are still being excluded.
A source familiar with the White House's planning said exclusion of Democrats from a formal business meeting was deliberate — President Trump did not want them there.
Colin Demarco was arrested in January, months after he was seen in a Ring camera image at Vought's door, wearing a surgical mask and gloves.
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn — who emerged as a national figure after the Jan. 6 riot — announced a second bid for Congress on Wednesday.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
After WJZ shed light on a rat infestation plaguing one Towson community, Baltimore County officials say they are now taking action.
Recalled supplemental shakes were distributed to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide, federal officials say.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Saturday looks fabulous to be outside. Light rain, possibly mixed with sleet & wet flakes, is possible Sunday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Chance of snow and rain by weekend's end in Maryland
Temperature warm-up this weekend in Maryland before chance of wintry mix
Temps near 50 Saturday in Maryland, wintry mix ends weekend
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
A 3-year-old boy shot was shot in the ankle late Thursday night. His wounds are said to be "non-life threatening." WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Chance of snow and rain by weekend's end in Maryland
Maryland Congressman Jamie Raskin visits ICE detainees at Baltimore field office
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks with CBS News in new town hall series