Forensics

The trial on the 1988 murder of Deborah Atrops, set to begin Tuesday, marks the first case to go before a jury since the county formed its cold case unit.

The Northwest’s next generation of forensic anthropologists take advantage of a rare opportunity to get their hands in the dirt.

Forensic anthropologist Nici Vance is responsible for solving the mysteries behind the state's 128 unidentified bodies.