Following are articles published by the National Institute of Justice
Advancing Justice for the Missing and Unidentified Through Research
Summary of a plenary panel from the 2024 NIJ Research Conference
Highlighting Significant NIJ Forensic Science Investments: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Site Visit
Applying Modern Investigation Methods to Solve Cold Cases
Using Forensic Intelligence To Combat Serial and Organized Violent Crimes
Integrating forensic evidence into the intelligence process is an evolutionary next step in reducing, disrupting, and preventing violent crime.
Serial Killer Connections Through Cold Cases
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.
Expert Panel Issues New Best Practices Guide for Cold Case Investigations
Solving the Missing Indigenous Person Data Crisis: NamUs 2.0
Identifying Missing Persons Through Legislation
New York state law requires county medical examiners to report identifying information on remains to NamUs.
Director's Message - NIJ Journal Issue No. 260
Solving Missing Persons Cases
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System has helped agencies solve cases and allowed families to find resolution.