Remains found in Florida shallow grave in 2007 identified as former Maryland resident who was never reported missing
Jeana Burrus' whereabouts had not been questioned in the 16 years since the remains were found, a Florida sheriff's office said.
Jeana Burrus' whereabouts had not been questioned in the 16 years since the remains were found, a Florida sheriff's office said.
Roger Hearne Kelso went missing from his Glen Burnie home in 1963 when he was around 20-years-old, leaving a note saying he was in pursuit of a new job.
The county department will receive $225,000 and the city crime laboratory will receive $252,000.
There may be DNA evidence that could clear Adnan Syed.
An archaeological discovery of major importance is made in Anne Arundel County.
Police say Nelson snatched the 10-year-old off the street in Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 19, 1999 and drove her to West Virginia, where she was assaulted. She was later released.
A study of Florida's python population has discovered some unnerving information about a possibly terrifying new breed of slithering creatures.
Fed up with dog poop being left around, board members at a Maryland condominium complex are now relying on DNA samples to police unscooped feces.
For years, the military has encouraged family members of Korean War soldiers to donate DNA that can be potentially used to identify their relatives' remains. But that can be challenging when some don't have biological family available to provide DNA samples.
The shocking revelations came about after the woman's daughter, now 36 years old, took a DNA test and learned that her biological father was a complete stranger.
Over 55,000 attendees will receive a free Orig3n DNA test at the Baltimore Ravens home opener.
Police in a suburb of Washington are using a composite image created by DNA in an effort to identify a man who raped five women.
The remains of a Baltimore soldier who was missing from the Korean War have been identified.
Recent DNA advances help close a 2006 Baltimore County murder case and now the victim's husband is to blame.
A Baltimore man has been sentenced to life in prison in the fatal shooting of an acquaintance and the unrelated rape of a woman.
Maryland prosecutors are declining to reply to a convicted rapist's request that the U.S. Supreme Court overturn his conviction and 100-year prison sentence.
Maryland's highest court has ruled that criminal defendants cannot present evidence of DNA matches to other suspects at trial unless the results have been confirmed by more testing.
It's among the most prestigious scholarships in the world and it's going to a student right here in Baltimore.
The man suspected of abducting University of Virginia student Hannah Graham has been linked to a sexual assault almost 10 years ago in Fairfax County.
A federal appeals court has revived a wrongful conviction lawsuit against the Baltimore mayor, the city's police department and three of its officers.
Prince George's County prosecutors say a man has been indicted in a 1982 murder and that a DNA match was key to the case.
It could be a promising way to stop a deadly disease--swapping out defective genes with healthy ones.
Solving crimes in Baltimore City. WJZ goes inside the police department's high-tech crime lab that helped crack a big case recently.
A 25-year-old man wanted for a 2012 sexual assault has been arrested in connection with another sexual assault and robbery.
A 28-year-old Harford County man was convicted of two counts of first-degree rape and first-degree burglary for the rape and sexual assault of an Edgewood woman in 2004.
Three people were injured in a shooting Tuesday evening in West Baltimore, according to police.
An arrest has never been made in a double murder that rattled a Baltimore County community more than 40 years ago.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Albert Suarez allowed six runs in two innings and left the game with an injury in their 6-3 loss Tuesday at the Miami Marlins.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Albert Suárez and second baseman Jorge Mateo got hurt in the third inning of Tuesday night's game against the Miami Marlins.
The Baltimore Ravens have shown they can make productive additions late in the offseason.
The Maryland Transportation Authority and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration received federal environmental approvals to begin reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Baltimore's Inspector General Isabel Cumming released a 46-page report detailing more poor working conditions at Department of Public Works facilities in the city.
Maryland Democrats are galvanizing the vote in support of Vice President Kamala Harris, who made her first presidential campaign stop on Tuesday in Wisconsin.
According to police data, in the past 12 months, 12 children were killed and 394 were injured by gun violence in Baltimore City.
Three people were injured in a shooting Tuesday evening in West Baltimore, according to police.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
A Maryland board approved $148.3 million in state spending reductions on Wednesday to balance the budget while directing more money to pay for child care and Medicaid — two priorities that Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's administration hopes will help improve a stagnant state economy.
The mother of a Baltimore man who died in police custody after being sedated by medics wants to know whether the actions of first responders caused his death.
A pilot died when a small environmental research plane crashed Tuesday morning in a river on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Marty Bass is checking out a multi-site public art installation and walking tour in Baltimore, rediscovering hidden streams and histories that run beneath the streets.
Laila’s Gift is a nonprofit organization that advocates for, supports, and celebrates children with special needs and disabilities, and their families.
Former Baltimore Ravens player Calvin Williams and daughter Sydney Williams join us to talk about how business is going for their newest location in Belvedere Square.
Tim Regan and Esa Davis join us to share how the partnership between The Village at Mondawmin and the University of Maryland Faculty Physicians came about.
Deputy Director Erin Ritter joins us to talk about the fundraising event and how the proceeds will benefit families with critically ill children.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Albert Suarez allowed six runs in two innings and left the game with an injury in their 6-3 loss Tuesday at the Miami Marlins.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Albert Suárez and second baseman Jorge Mateo got hurt in the third inning of Tuesday night's game against the Miami Marlins.
The Baltimore Ravens have shown they can make productive additions late in the offseason.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey is focused on getting back to his Pro Bowl form.
New Baltimore Ravens' running back Derrick Henry is ready to be the thunder to quarterback Lamar Jackson's lightning this season.
President Biden made the shocking announcement Sunday that he would end his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris soon afterward.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
Vice President Kamala Harris will have to choose a running mate soon.
A look at President Biden's legacy after he became the first presumptive nominee to give up the nomination at this point in the campaign.
Morgan State University's Magnificent Marching Machine will appear on the world stage Friday, performing in Normandy, France on the 80th Anniversary and Commemoration of D-Day.
The theme of the race is "Monuments and Masterpieces." As usual, some parking restrictions and lane closures will be in place Saturday to accommodate the whacky race.
When it comes to vintage style, art and innovation—Baltimore is home to it all.
The University of Maryland Medical Center was granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row.
Magali Uroza comes from a Mexican immigrant family and remembers the challenges of learning English while growing up in Baltimore.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Maryland Food Bank is on pace to distribute more than 52 million pounds of food, which is a 20 percent jump in comparison to pre-COVID times.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Primanti Bros. on Tuesday announced plans to expand to the Baltimore region this spring.
CVS is closing dozens of pharmacies inside Target stores in 2024 as the store and other retail pharmacy chains face increasing difficulties.
The wildly popular chicken finger joint opened its doors Tuesday at the Snowden River Shopping Center.
The council passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act" with a bipartisan vote in February.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
The Maryland Judiciary closed all courts to the public Friday, except for emergencies, due to a Microsoft outage that has crippled systems worldwide. The outage has also impacted other systems across the state.
Can you recover from 'sleep debt' and "make it up" later? Cardiologist Dr. Carlos Ince from Mercy Medical Center weighs in.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
Wellness drinks are now filling grocery store aisles. As popular as drinks like kombucha and prebiotic sodas are, do they actually help you?
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
A female chimp was born last month at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, the zoo said Tuesday, and the public will be able to name it.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Scattered rain chances lead to clear weekend in Maryland
Rain showers and storms likely in Maryland
Unsettled weather pattern continues in Maryland
More rain throughout the week in Maryland
Rainy, unsettled weather continues through Thursday
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Scattered rain chances lead to clear weekend in Maryland
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Youthworks robotics group enriches students in Baltimore