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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
Serial Killer Connections Through Cold Cases
Date Published
June 15, 2020
Cold case investigations have revealed that, in many cases, those responsible also are responsible for multiple crimes. Therefore, prioritizing cold case investigations can assist in both resolving crimes and preventing future ones.
Notes From the Field: Expanding the DNA Database to Solve Cold Cases
Date Published
November 12, 2019
Notes From the Field: Expanding the Cold Case Team Beyond Law Enforcement
Date Published
October 16, 2019
Expert Panel Issues New Best Practices Guide for Cold Case Investigations
Date Published
September 25, 2019
Sexual Assault Cases: Exploring the Importance of Non-DNA Forensic Evidence
Date Published
November 9, 2017
Investigating and prosecuting sexual assault crimes is much more complicated than simply performing DNA testing.
Cold Cases: Resources for Agencies, Resolution for Families
Date Published
July 14, 2008
NIJ Journal Issue 260, July 2008
Date Published
July 1, 2008
Research-based information that can help inform policy decisions and improve understanding of the criminal justice system.