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Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
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Subtopic: Cold cases
Postmortem CT Scans Supplement and Replace Full Autopsies
Date Published
November 12, 2024
As medical examiner and coroner offices nationwide face a severe shortage of forensic pathologists, New Mexico has pioneered the use of CT scans to reduce autopsy numbers and reduce costs.
Applying Modern Investigation Methods to Solve Cold Cases
Date Published
March 17, 2022
Notes from the Field: A Multijurisdictional Team Moved Cold Cases to the Front Burner
Date Published
December 3, 2019
Notes From the Field: Expanding the Cold Case Team Beyond Law Enforcement
Date Published
October 16, 2019
Social Science Research on Forensic Science: The Story Behind One of NIJ's Newest Research Portfolios
Date Published
July 1, 2015
In 2005, NIJ began funding social science research on issues relating to forensic science, initiating an entirely new line of research.
Solving Cold Cases with DNA: The Boston Strangler Case
Date Published
March 3, 2014
NIJ funding helped the Boston Police Department solve a rape and murder case almost 50 years after the crime.
Cold Cases: Strategies Explored at NIJ Regional Trainings
Date Published
July 14, 2008