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Absolute dating of modern paper using 14C bomb peak data of the paper fibers

This study demonstrates a method for absolute dating of paper using the 14C bomb peak and combining AMS radiocarbon measurements of paper fiber mixtures with detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the fiber composition. Radiocarbon measurements were performed on fibers...

Forensic timeline investigation of Apple Health app on iOS

Apple Health data provide critical forensic insights into a user's physical activities, exercise routines, sleep patterns, and biometrics. However, the complexity of its database schema and frequent iOS updates pose significant challenges for automated forensic analysis. Thi...

Correction to “Development and Evaluation of an Iodoplatinate‐Based Strip‐Type Kit for On...

Sharp force trauma analysis without animal bones: A proposal for sustainable and ethical...

Sharp force trauma has been the leading cause of homicide in England and Wales for more than a decade. Experimental research on sharp force trauma frequently relies on animal bone as a substitute for human remains, yet their ethical acceptability and comparability to human bone r...

Help v. harm: How a “lookup table” for evaluating DNA evidence given activity‐level...

DNA testing methods have become incredibly sensitive. Many court stakeholders have accordingly shifted their focus from questions about "who is the source of the DNA?" to "how did the DNA get to be where it was found?" Given this shift, some in the forensic DN...

GenoEye: A machine learning‐based framework for the prediction of intermediate eye color...

Forensic DNA phenotyping (FDP) enables the prediction of externally visible characteristics from genetic data, providing valuable investigative leads. While current approaches achieve high accuracy for blue and brown eye color, the prediction of intermediate phenotypes such as gr...

Commentary on: Maskell PD, de Korompay A. Letter to the Editor—The transition point from...

A novel relationship between time offsets in capillary electrophoresis and DNA sequence...

Next‐generation sequencing (NGS) provides increased discriminatory power in forensic DNA analysis due to the detection of isoalleles. Differences in sequences between alleles allow for a second layer of differentiation between DNA contributors beyond the number of short tandem re...

A 4‐zone model to determine fentanyl overdose probability

Determining the cause of death using postmortem fentanyl concentrations in femoral blood remains a major challenge in forensic toxicology. This is due to substantial concentration overlap between overdose deaths and incidental non‐drug‐related deaths. Existing literature largely ...

Recognition/Appreciation of JFS Guest Reviewers—2025

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Determining the utility of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for disaster...

Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology was evaluated as a method for electronically tracking human remains and associated identifying information during mass fatality incidents. Conventional tags are prone to physical damage and failure, which can compromise identificat...

Vehicle‐assisted suicidal strangulation: A case report and literature review

Vehicle‐assisted suicidal strangulation is an unusual method of suicide where the victim completes suicide by pulling a ligature tied around their neck using the acceleration of the vehicle they are driving. This report describes a case of a 48‐year‐old man who completed suicide ...

A feasibility study of chromatographic methods with mass spectrometry, flame ionization...

This study compares the feasibility of several chromatographic systems, including GC–MS/FID/μECD, GC–MS/MS, and LC–MS/MS for the forensic analysis of trace levels of organic gunshot residue (OGSR). Implementing new methods in forensic laboratories is a complex process fraught wit...

Differentiating intentional ketamine use from unintentional exposure as an adulterant...

Recreational ketamine use and related adverse outcomes have been increasing; however, correct diagnostic classification of quantitative oral fluid test results remains challenging, considering the potential for unintentional exposure to ketamine as an adulterant in other drugs. W...

Stakeholders' perspectives on integrating point‐of‐care diagnostics into forensic death...

Unnatural and unexplained deaths present critical challenges to the criminal justice, medico‐legal, and public health systems. This study explored forensic professionals' perspectives on the integration of point‐of‐care (POC) diagnostics into unnatural death investigations i...

Homicide–suicide in three regions of the Czech Republic: A retrospective autopsy‐based...

Homicide–suicide (H–S) is a rare but highly consequential form of fatal violence in which one or more homicides are followed by the perpetrator's suicide. Although H–S has been reported in several countries, systematic forensic data from the Czech Republic remain limited. Th...

Evaluation of bone preparation approaches using length‐based analysis and targeted...

Advances in DNA technology have significantly enhanced the forensic community's ability to develop genetic profiles from unidentified human skeletal remains. However, sampling requires mechanical grinding of hard tissues before DNA isolation. This processing can compromise g...

Demystifying ISO 21043: An Introduction to ISO 21043, Parts 1, 2, and 3

This webinar (part 2 in a four-part series) will introduce attendees to the ISO 21 043 Parts 1 (Vocabulary); 2 ((Recognition; recording; collecting; transport and storage of items); and 3 (Analysis) standards The speakers will provide an overview of these documents; talk about how they were developed; and discuss how and where these documents may fit into forensic operations across the United States. It is the objective of this webinar series to bring greater awareness to these international standards and solicit feedback on their use and application from practitioners. Attendees will obtain a better understanding of how these standards are created and the implications that each part might have in their daily work related activities.

ASTM E1732-25e1 Standard Terminology Relating to Forensic Sciences