Murry is a freelance digital forensic artist who lives in Texas. Along with creating fine art, she is hired to do 2D facial reconstructions, postmortem drawings, composites and age progressions.

Following a 3-hour surgery, a Ukrainian soldier's face has been rebuilt using a titanium implant manufactured in North Texas.

Comic-Con is known for bringing superheroes to life, but this year, it’s also being used to help solve a real-life mystery.

The artist, Beth Buchholtz, specializes in 3D reconstructions and approximation, 2D facial reconstructions and other services to assist in establishing identity in deceased-person cases.

Leo Laird, 64, and Gary Joseph Haymon, 54, both of Oakdale, have been charged with first-degree murder, first-degree rape and aggravated kidnapping in the death of Donna Gayle Brazzell, 18.

Though 3D facial reconstruction can be attempted with the help of a computer, Nilsson prefers a hands-on approach. “I’ve been interested in faces for as long as I can remember,” he says.

Pomeroy said the reconstruction helped “bridge that gap between anatomy and 75,000 years of time.” Correction: A previous version of this story misstated the nationality of the Kennis brothers.

Pomeroy said the reconstruction helped “bridge that gap between anatomy and 75,000 years of time.” Correction: A previous version of this story misstated the nationality of the Kennis brothers.