DNA from glass and glove link lawyer to sexual assaults, prosecutor says
The charges stem from four attacks that happened in Boston from 2007 through 2008 a time that authorities say Matthew Nilo lived in the city.
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After 1986 murder victim identified, officials face "brand new mystery"
Police said that after confirming the woman's identity, they are constructing a timeline of her life to try to solve her murder.
Headless body found in Alabama in 1997 identified as California man
"Someone went to great lengths to hide the identity of our victim and the cause of his death," officials said.
Police ID killer in teen's 1975 murder after man's body exhumed
Yvonne Prior, the teenager's mother, is now in her 80s and has spent her life searching for her daughter's killer.
Remains of woman confirmed as victim of serial killer linked to 93 murders
The victims "walked right into my spider web," Samuel Little told "60 Minutes" in 2019.
Alabama police seek dead man's identity in 33-year-old cold case
Investigator believe that the unidentified victim could have been wearing the six pairs of socks on each foot because his shoes were much larger than his feet.
Remains found in 1987 ID'd as woman who had "explicit" letter sent to her
The sheriff's office hasn't publicly disclosed the cause of Christine Lester's death because it doesn't want to jeopardize the investigation,
Hair found on tape wrapping boy's body matched mom, DNA analyst says
Lori Vallow Daybell is charged in connection with the deaths of her two youngest children and a romantic rival in what prosecutors say was a doomsday-focused plot.
DNA solves "decades-old mystery" after woman's remains found in 1995
Julie Burger, who was 14 when her older sister disappeared, said that the case "destroyed my family, the searching, the looking, the wondering."
DNA study of famed American sled dog reveals what made him so tough
Scientists sequenced the genome of the sled dog, who led a team of dogs carrying a life-saving diphtheria serum to Nome, Alaska, in 1925.
Man convicted, sentenced to life for 1999 killings of "two precious girls"
Tracie Hawlett and J.B. Beasley, both 17, disappeared after setting off for a party on July 31, 1999.
Medal of Honor recipient's remains ID'd 73 years after his death in Korean War
The White House and the Republic of Korea praised 19-year-old Luther Story's "conspicuous bravery" during the battle that led to his death.
De-extinction: Bringing animal species back from the brink
The Frozen Zoo in San Diego is at the forefront of the emerging field of de-extinction – resurrecting DNA to restore animal species that are in danger of disappearing forever, through such methods as genetic editing and cloning. Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti talks with scientists at the Frozen Zoo (whose bank of frozen cells could help save an estimated one million species) about their efforts to bring back the black-footed ferret. He also talks with the founder of Colossal Biosciences, a Texas company working to bring back long-extinct species like the woolly mammoth and dodo bird.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed's DNA lawsuit
The Supreme Court has ruled that Rodney Reed, a longtime Texas death row inmate, should have a chance to argue for testing of crime-scene evidence that he says will help clear him.
The Saturday Six: Concussion gender gap, fake job listings and more
In case you missed it, sea levels are rising and local groups are working to provide Ukrainian women soldiers with uniforms that fit.
Homicide victim found dressed in suit and tie in 1984 ID'd as real estate agent
"While the cause of death is known, the reason for the homicide is not," the sheriff's office said.
Lab-grown mammoth meatball unveiled
A lab-grown meatball made using the genetic information of the extinct woolly mammoth was unveiled at a science museum in the Netherlands this week.
Remains found in storage unit identified as ex-police chief; woman charged
The remains were found in October after Knox County deputies responded to a complaint about an odor coming from the storage unit.
DNA from burrito used to charge man with firebombing anti-abortion office
The message "If abortions aren't safe then you aren't either" was spray-painted on the building's exterior.
Woman found dead 45 years ago identified after body exhumed
Authorities are continuing to investigate Mullins' death to determine what happened to her.
DNA tests identify murder victim found inside crate in 1980 as Chicago man
An autopsy showed the man had been shot several times and his body had been in the water for about two weeks, the coroner's office said.
"Girl with the scorpion tattoo" ID'd 32 years after murder; officials now seek her daughter
"Christine's killer remains unidentified and the whereabouts of Christa Nicole are unknown," the Staten Island district attorney said.
Man arrested over 3 decades after woman found dead in woods by hunters
A man is in custody on a murder charge for his alleged connection to the killing of 23-year-old Mary Louicile Willfong in 1989.
1978 murder victim identified with DNA from son who was 5 when she vanished
"Thank you for never giving up on her. At least I have some answers now after 44 years," her son said.
DNA leads to arrest over 40 years after woman found dead in cornfield
The original deputy on the case was killed in the line of duty in 1985. "His hard work is still helping solve cases over 40 years later," the sheriff's office said.
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
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Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
Professor to present findings questioning whether Epstein killed himself
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
