Death investigations

Factors Affecting Species Identifications of Blow Fly Pupae Based upon Chemical Profiles and Multivariate Statistics

NCJ Number

255257

Date Published

2017

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description

DOC

Just Science Podcast: Just Forensic Anthropology and Forensic Pathology Portfolio

NCJ Number

301223

Date Published

June 2021

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Audio

Genetic Variants Linked to Sudden Unexplained Deaths

Identification of Clostridium Perfringens Enterotoxin As A Novel Candidate Trigger for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

NCJ Number

300828

Date Published

2020

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

PDF

Enhancing Molecular Autopsies through Function Assays and Family Studies of Cardiac Arrhythmogenic Variants in Sudden Unexplained Deaths

NCJ Number

300770

Date Published

March 2021

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

PDF

Advancing Molecular Diagnostics in Sudden Unexplained Deaths

NCJ Number

300769

Date Published

March 2021

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

PDF

Just Science Podcast: Just the Intersection of Opioids and Illicit Stimulants: Part 1

NCJ Number

256101

Date Published

January 2021

Agencies

NIJ

HTML | iTunes (Audio)

Expanding Research to Examine the Impacts of Forensic Science on the Criminal Justice System

December 2020

In 2004, the National Institute of Justice created the social science research on forensic sciences (SSRFS) research program to explore the impact of forensic sciences on the criminal justice system and the administration of justice. Much of the early research from the SSRFS program focused on DNA processing and the use of DNA in investigations and prosecutions.

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Potential Postmortem Microbial Biomarkers of Infant Death Investigation

2020-75-CX-0012

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2020

$530,242

Research and Development of a Rapid Approach for Identification of Calliphoridae Species Entomological Forensic Evidence Based on DART-HRMS-derived Chemical Signatures and Chemometrics

2020-MU-MU-0016

Open

Funding First Awarded

2020

$731,306

Proteomic and microRNA Markers of Fly Development: Stable Correlates of Insect Age To Improve Forensic Entomology Casework

NCJ Number

255339

Date Published

April 2019

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description

PDF

Measuring Desiccation: A System Using Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis

NCJ Number

255311

Date Published

September 2018

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description

PDF

Linking Internal Organ Microbiome and Metabolome Composition to Cause of Death in Medicolegal Investigations

2017-MU-MU-4042

Closed

Funding First Awarded

2020

$393,503

Validation Study of the Utility of Using Total Body Score and Accumulated Degree Days to Determine the Post-Mortem Interval of Human Remains From Three Human Decomposition Research Facilities

NCJ Number

255132

Date Published

September 2018

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description, Grants and Funding

PDF

Modeling Surface Morphology of the Pubic Symphysis

NCJ Number

255134

Date Published

August 2019

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description

PDF

Test for Carrion Fly Full Siblings: A Tool for Detecting Postmortem Relocation of a Corpse

NCJ Number

240858

Journal

Journal of Forensic Sciences

Date Published

March 2012

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical)

HTML

Medical Panel Issues Interim Findings on Stun Gun Safety

NCJ Number

224086

Journal

NIJ Journal

Date Published

October 2008

Agencies

NIJ

Publication Type

Report (Study/Research)

PDF | HTML

Novel Approach To Determine Post Mortem Interval Using Neutron Radiography

NCJ Number

249321

Journal

Forensic Science International

Date Published

June 2015

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored)

HTML

Nonconsumptive Effects of Predatory Chrysomya Rufifacies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) Larval Cues on Larval Cochliomyia macellaria (Diptera: Calliphoridae) Growth and Development

NCJ Number

252116

Journal

Journal of Medical Entomology

Date Published

May 2017

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description

HTML

Development of a Computer-Assisted Forensic Radiographic Identification Method Using the Lateral Cervical and Lumbar Spin

NCJ Number

248841

Journal

Journal of Forensic Sciences

Date Published

January 2015

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored)

HTML

Carcass Mass Has Little Influence on the Structure of Gravesoil Microbial Communities

NCJ Number

249974

Journal

International Journal of Legal Medicine

Date Published

January 2016

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored), Program/Project Description

PDF

Below 100 Program Emphasizes Safety Training to Reduce Officer Deaths

NCJ Number

244835

Journal

Techbeat

Date Published

February 2014

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Program/Project Description

PDF

Increased Death Rates of Domestic Violence Victims From Arresting vs. Warning Suspects in the Milwaukee Domestic Violence Experiment (MilDVE)

NCJ Number

249379

Journal

Journal of Experimental Criminology

Date Published

March 2015

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored)

HTML

In the Best Light

NCJ Number

220866

Date Published

October 2007

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Issue Overview

PDF

Postcranial Sex Estimation Criteria for Mexican Hispanics

NCJ Number

248846

Journal

Journal of Forensic Sciences

Date Published

January 2015

Agencies

NIJ-Sponsored

Publication Type

Research (Applied/Empirical), Report (Study/Research), Report (Grant Sponsored)

HTML

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