cold case
criminal investigation
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A cold case is an unsolved criminal investigation that has been suspended due to a lack of evidence. These cases, often involving homicides or abductions, are filed away until new leads or evidence emerge. Forensic anthropology and DNA fingerprinting are modern techniques that can help reopen and solve these cases by analyzing skeletal remains or biological traces left at a crime scene. These scientific methods are invaluable in identifying victims and perpetrators, even years after the initial investigation.123
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