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Advances in forensic science have made physical evidence increasingly crucial in criminal justice – but the practice of preserving and maintaining that evidence is often underfunded, poorly managed, or just plain sloppy

Key evidence missing and no one knows why

Ten years later, family and APD still searching for Roxanne Paltauf

Lindsey Lane's new novel about a missing boy and the lives he touches: an excerpt

Mystery surrounds case of missing right-hand door of Mt. Carmel

The exhibit drops viewers into the middle of the mystery of UFOs, but without providing any answers

First test showed no drugs in suspect; second contradicted

Special prosecutor handling retrial of capital murder case against Graves finds cache of physical evidence thought lost last month

Exculpatory testimony, DNA at issue in two landmark cases

Austin abortion provider calls rule “cruel” to patients

José Peña brought some roadside weeds home from Kansas. Cops decided it was reefer, and a Texas court sentenced him to life in prison – without the evidence. It took a decade for Peña to get back some of the pieces of his life.

Capital murder case highlights Texas courts' resistance to physical evidence

That depends on whom you ask

Retrial of capital murder case against Anthony Graves set to go forward this summer, even though special prosecutor recently admitted that crucial evidence in case is lost

Roxanne Paltauf disappearance case still open

Troubling questions persist in the Rodney Reed / Stacey Stites murder case.

Leonardo DiCaprio narrates this well-constructed – but oddly calm – documentary on global climate change aimed at the fence sitters, not the true believers.

Another glimpse behind the curtain at the late musical legend

Execution scheduled for late February

As the Waco trial winds down, many involved on both sides are disappointed that they haven't been able to present all their evidence. But perhaps the most disappointing thing has been the lack of drama throughout the proceedings.

The evidence points to George W. Bush. But he wasn't alone.

What was Jimmy Fennell doing before his fiancé's murder?

Who we are is what we listen to

Police chief Samuel Craddock searches for a missing friend while on a visit to Jarrett Creek, Texas

Complaint alleges APD commander procured drugs

Missing found-footage finally escapes, plus Bautista in Bushwick