Forensic scientists use different methods to identify a body at a crime scene. This subfield of forensic science is called body identification.

New drone footage and a medical examiner's explanation may have enhanced the case against Kyle Rittenhouse in his homicide trial.

Officials say a 911 call came in just after 11:30 a.m., prompting officers to respond to the scene, where they discovered human remains and launched an extensive investigation that lasted for hours.

The NYPD says an apparent human skull was discovered in the bushes by the boardwalk

Investigators say the baby, Anthony Casey, was discovered Friday evening inside a building on Newport Street. He was rushed to Brookdale Hospital, but doctors couldn’t save him.

Attendees were given the chance to provide samples of their own DNA to potentially identify remains at the medical examiner’s office.

The city’s medical examiner will determine the cause of death.

The victims were identified through now-improved DNA testing of minute remains found more than 20 years ago. (Scripps News)

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Police responded to a report of a fire near the intersection of Bronx River Road and the Oak Street Overpass around 2 a.m., where they found the body.

The medical examiner's office said an investigation, including additional tests, was conducted but a definitive cause of death could not be determined.

Sources confirm to News 12 that the home is being searched. It is not clear what police are looking for.

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The medical examiner who performed the autopsy testified in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.

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Jose Burgos, 58, was found dead Monday at at 915 Elsmere Place.

Fire officials tell News12 it looks as though the fire started in the first-floor sunroom and does not appear suspicious.

His aunt spoke about the intelligent boy they will always remember as smiling.

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While police haven't officially released the victim's name, the family of Pamela Alcantara confirmed to News12, the woman found is their loved one.

The medical examiner told News 12 that the girl died from drowning.