Cold Cases2026Cold-case methods • 18 min
Cold-Case Forensic Retesting: What New Analysis Can—and Cannot—Prove
A new test may create a lead, exclude a person, or clarify a disputed sample. It does not automatically reconstruct an entire case.
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Evidence & Documents2026Evidence standards • 17 min
Chain of Custody Explained: How Investigators Protect the Meaning of Evidence
A label and a locked box are not the whole chain. Reliable evidence requires a documented history of collection, access, transfer, testing, and storage.
Forensics2026Forensic files • 18 min
DNA Evidence Limits: Matches, Mixtures, Contamination, and Context
DNA can be powerful evidence, but a profile does not automatically explain when, how, or why biological material arrived at a scene.
Forensics2026Forensic files • 17 min
How to Read an Autopsy Report Without Confusing Findings With Conclusions
An autopsy report separates observations, tests, medical opinions, and the certified cause and manner of death. Each has a different evidentiary role.
Forensics2026Digital evidence • 17 min
Cell-Site Location Evidence: What a Phone Record Can Actually Show
A phone connecting to a tower can establish a broad network event. It rarely provides the precise location or certainty that a dramatic map implies.
Forensics2026Forensic files • 18 min
Genetic Genealogy: How Cold Cases Are Solved Decades Later
How family networks can generate leads—and why confirmation, privacy safeguards, and conventional evidence still matter.
Forensics2026Forensic files • 18 min
Digital Forensics Explained: What Phones, Messages, and Metadata Can Prove
A clear guide to preservation, attribution, timestamps, deleted data, tool limits, and responsible interpretation.