Maternal Mortality Rates Drop with Improved Identification Methods, Study Finds

Vancouver, Canada – Maternal mortality rates have shown a decrease and stability through the identification of maternal deaths by requiring the mention of pregnancy among multiple causes of death, highlights a recent study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. K.S. Joseph and colleagues from the University of British Columbia conducted a … Read more

DNA Collection Laws Hinder Identification of Potential Serial Killer in Virginia Cold Cases

ISLE OF WIGHT, Va. — Virginia State Police are facing obstacles in verifying whether a recently identified cold case killer could be responsible for more crimes due to laws governing DNA collection. Alan Wade Wilmer Sr. is now believed to be responsible for the murders of 20-year-old David Knobling and 14-year-old Robin Edwards in Isle … Read more

Forensic Science Commander Anticipates Identification of 23 Victims in Factory Explosion by Saturday

BANGKOK, Thailand – The Office of the Police Forensic Science in Thailand is working to identify the 23 victims of a devastating explosion at a fireworks factory. Pol Lt-General Trairong Phiwpan, the commander of the office, anticipates completing the identification process by Saturday. However, he mentioned that the DNA examination is necessary and could delay … Read more