16 fallen U.S. soldiers from World War II, Korean War accounted for
A number of the soldiers died as prisoners of war. Others were reported missing and their remains deemed unrecoverable until now.
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Victim identified 41 years after skull with gold tooth found by children
After the forensic findings were posted to Facebook, a woman reached out to investigators and said she believed she was the victim's missing mother.
DNA from fork leads to arrest of man 15 years after uncle killed
Police used forensic genetic genealogy and family tree research to solve the cold case.
Tiny fern breaks world record for largest genome on Earth
The New Caledonian fern, Tmesipteris oblanceolata, has more than 50 times more DNA packed into the nucleus of its cells than humans do.
40 years after dead baby found, Vermont police find the parents
The dead baby was found on April 1, 1982 by children waiting for a school bus in Northfield, Vermont.
Remains found in 1985 identified as woman who was born in 1864
Advanced technology was used to help identify the remains.
Judge in Scott Peterson case allows new DNA test on one piece of evidence
A judge presiding over convicted killer Scott Peterson's latest bid for a new trial on Wednesday afternoon ruled that only one piece of evidence will be allowed a new round of DNA testing.
Scott Peterson in court amid bid to test DNA
Convicted killer Scott Peterson was back in court Wednesday as his new lawyers with the Los Angeles Innocence Project requested DNA evidence from the original investigation. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston has the latest.
More remains identified at serial killer's estate, now 13 presumed victims
Herb Baumeister killed himself in 1996 as investigators sought to question him after 10,000 charred bones were found at his estate.
Archaeologists searching for remains of missing U.S. WWII pilot
The crash site — "waterlogged and filled with 80 years' worth of sediment" — is in eastern England, Cotswold Archaeology told CBS News.
4 cold case murders in Canada linked to U.S. serial rapist
Police said Gary Allen Srery might also be linked to other unsolved murders and sexual assaults in Western Canada.
Hurricane Katrina victim identified nearly 2 decades after deadly storm
Forensic tests allowed Mississippi authorities to identify the remains of a woman killed almost two decades ago in Hurricane Katrina.
Maine farmer convicted in infamous murder case seeks new trial
Dennis Dechaine is serving a life sentence for the murder and sexual assault of Sarah Cherry, who disappeared while babysitting in 1988.
2 endangered ferrets cloned from animal frozen in 1980s
The recent births of Noreen and Antonia are boosting hopes of diversifying the endangered species.
Woman found slain 38 years ago in California is identified
The remains of a woman found dead near a San Diego highway in 1986 have finally been identified as Maria Pilar Del Gadillo Carrillo, authorities said.
Scientists test cutting HIV out of cells
Researchers at the University of Amsterdam say they are getting closer to combating HIV by separating the virus from infected cells using CRISPR gene-editing technology. Dr. Jonathan Stoye, a virus expert at the Francis Crick Institute, joins CBS News with a look at the medical advance.
Decapitated man found by horseback rider in 1979 identified
The remains found by a boy who was horseback riding have been identified through DNA and forensic genealogy as those of Joseph Caliva.
Man convicted after DNA from gum links him to 1980 murder
Robert Plympton, 60, was found guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Barbara Mae Tucker, officials said.
Remains of WWII soldier ID'd 8 decades after he was killed
Officials have identified the remains of Noah C. Reeves, a U.S. Army soldier killed in action in 1944.
How accurate are pet DNA tests?
The pet DNA test industry is on track to be worth $723 million by 2030. But how accurate are those tests? Christina Hager put the companies to the test, with some surprising results.
Scott Peterson back in court to fight murder conviction with help of L.A. Innocence Project
Convicted killer Scott Peterson appeared in a San Mateo County courtroom Tuesday morning as he fights to overturn his 2004 conviction for the murders of his pregnant wife and unborn son.
Scott Peterson appears virtually in court
Convicted killer Scott Peterson appeared virtually in a California courtroom Tuesday for a status conference hearing in his quest to overturn his 2004 conviction for the murders of his pregnant wife and their unborn son. The Los Angeles Innocence Project took up his case in January. CBS News Sacramento reporter Madisen Keavy is following the latest.
Scott Peterson back in court seeking new trial
Scott Peterson, who was convicted 20 years ago of killing his wife and their unborn child, appeared in court Tuesday to request a new trial. The Los Angeles Innocence Project has taken up Peterson's case and is requesting new advanced DNA testing on what it believes could be key pieces of evidence. Jonathan Vigliotti has the story.
1980 murder victim identified as Marine who served in Vietnam
The remains of a man found murdered in Florida in 1980 have been identified as William Irving Monroe III, a U.S. Marine who served in Vietnam.
Virginia man arrested after DNA links him to 2 women's cold case murders
Elroy Harrison, 65, has been charged with one cold case murder after forensic genetic genealogy connected him to two cold cases.
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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Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
