In a landmark development for a decades-old Iowa cold case, authorities have charged a 61-year-old woman with first-degree murder in connection with the death of her newborn son, whose remains were discovered in a field in 1983.
The mother of two young children whose remains were discovered in abandoned suitcases in New Zealand has pleaded guilty to their murder. Hakyung Lee admitted to the charges in a South Korean court, as authorities reveal the international investigation's h
A British couple's new-build dream home turns into a horror story after discovering a secret basement filled with mysterious bones, sparking a major police investigation.
A Townsville family is facing a nightmare after a catastrophic failure at a neighbouring crematorium released a flood of contaminated water, containing human waste and liquefied remains, into their garden and home, sparking a major health investigation.
Archaeologists in Peru have made a stunning discovery, unearthing a vast ancient burial site with over 1,000-year-old human remains that could rewrite the history of the pre-Inca Ychsma culture.
In a tragic discovery, the remains found in a Texas pond have been confirmed as those of Courtney Taylor, a 38-year-old mother missing since August. The investigation into her mysterious death continues.
After eight decades of mystery, an Australian airman whose remains were discovered in an Edinburgh garden has been identified and given a full military burial, closing a poignant chapter of WWII history.
A major police manhunt for escaped inmate Travis Decker takes a grim turn after the discovery of human bones in a remote woodland. The investigation continues as authorities work to identify the remains.
Shocking discovery in the Nevada desert as authorities uncover dozens of abandoned containers filled with human ashes, prompting a major investigation into a local funeral home.
New Mexico police make a chilling discovery of human remains at a remote cult compound following a missing person investigation. Leader Wayne Bent arrested on homicide charges.
A shocking investigation reveals a Las Vegas funeral home gave families unknown cremated remains and stored ashes in horrific conditions, sparking a major lawsuit.
In a shocking development, the remains of a missing Colorado woman have been discovered in a storage unit. Her former partner now faces serious charges in connection with her disappearance and death.
A grim and perplexing discovery has been made on a secluded Scottish coastline, where over 50 separate piles of cremated human ashes have been found abandoned, sparking a major police investigation into this macabre environmental and ethical scandal.
A Las Vegas funeral home is under investigation after police discovered cremated human remains in a vehicle following a crash. The grim find raises serious questions about the handling of the deceased.
A major police investigation is underway in Shropshire after a dog walker made a horrifying discovery of burnt human remains in a secluded woodland. Forensic teams are working to identify the victim and establish the circumstances.
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A Guardian investigation uncovers the alarming and unregulated rise in the online market for human bones and remains, raising serious ethical and legal questions in the UK and beyond.
Shocking discovery in Manchester as builders renovating a property uncover human skeletal remains buried beneath a cellar floor, prompting a major police investigation.
Lancashire Police have launched a probe after suspected human remains were found by a member of the public on Fairhaven Road in Lytham. Forensic teams are conducting a thorough examination of the scene.
Police have launched a major investigation after the skeletal remains of two children were discovered buried beneath the floorboards of a house in Wolverhampton, in a case that has shocked the local community.
Construction workers in central London made a grim discovery after uncovering suspected human bones during excavation work at a site in Westminster. Police have launched an investigation.
Authorities are scouring a derelict building in Westminster after reports of suspected human remains. Forensic teams are on-site as investigations continue.
Shocking revelations emerge as British war heroes' remains are discovered stored in plastic containers in Malaysia, sparking outrage and calls for action.
Authorities in Tennessee are investigating after human remains were discovered in the Mississippi River near Jackson, sparking a multi-agency probe.
The skeletal remains of a British scientist who vanished in Antarctica nearly two decades ago have been identified, solving a long-standing mystery in one of the world's harshest environments.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is probing a Georgia lab after reports of mishandling dangerous bacteria, raising concerns over public safety.
Forensic experts in New York have identified two additional victims of the 9/11 attacks, bringing closure to families after more than 20 years.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has sparked controversy with his administration's decision to conduct DNA testing on unidentified remains from the 9/11 attacks. Critics argue the move lacks sensitivity towards victims' families.
A group of teenagers stumbled upon human remains while walking along a UK beach, prompting a police investigation.
The remains of a German hiker who vanished nearly 30 years ago have been discovered in Switzerland's Valais Alps, solving a long-standing mystery.