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2026-01-25 19:10:04

DNAs Justice Paradox: Freedom for Few, Bars for Many

DNA evidence can prove innocence but is often unavailable, leaving many wrongfully convicted without recourse. The U.S. and China prioritize proving factual innocence for compensation, which risks legitimizing unjust systems and denying broader justice. read more

2025-03-28 22:10:04

Rex Heuermann's Divorce Settled Amid Legal Battle Over DNA Evidence

Rex Heuermann, suspected serial killer of seven women in Gilgo Beach, reaches divorce settlement with his wife amid DNA evidence court hearings. He was arrested in 2023 and faces charges related to murders spanning over a decade. read more

2025-01-29 21:20:09

Rex Heuermann's Defense Challenges DNA Evidence in Gilgo Beach Trial

Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann faces possible trial separation for seven murders as defense contests DNA evidence. The defense argues for five trials, highlighting varying evidence in the deaths. A "magic" DNA analysis challenged for admissibility at upcoming hearing. read more

2025-01-22 23:10:04

Defense Fights to Dismiss DNA Evidence in Idaho Student Murders

Bryan Kohberger's defense attorneys seek to dismiss DNA evidence linking him to the 2022 Idaho student murders, arguing it violated his constitutional rights. Facing the death penalty if convicted, the trial involves debates on the use of investigative genetic genealogy. read more

2024-12-31 20:20:03

Cold Case Murder of Debra Miller Solved After 43 Years

An arrest made in a 1981 cold-case murder of Debra Lee Miller after suspect, connected through DNA, was killed by police in Ohio shootout. James Vanest, linked to the crime, was involved in the brutal killing of the 18-year-old victim. read more

2024-11-25 16:40:06

"DNA Breakthrough Solves 1979 Murder Case After 40 Years"

Esther Gonzalez was murdered in 1979 and a California man, previously cleared, is now identified as her killer through new DNA evidence. The suspect, Lewis Randolph Williamson, who has since passed away, was found to be the perpetrator, bringing closure to Gonzalez's family. read more

2024-11-15 17:40:05

Cold Case Solved: Detective's Dedication Cracks 1981 Murder Mystery

Police officer John Mowery Jr solved a cold case 40 years later, charging Gregory Thurson with the 1981 murder of John Blaylock. Genetic genealogy helped identify Thurson as a suspect, leading to his arrest and extradition to face charges. read more

2024-10-24 09:40:04

DNA Breakthrough Connects Suspected Serial Killer to Cold Case

DNA links Bruce Lindahl, a suspected serial killer, to the cold case murder of Kathy Halle just before his death, providing closure for Halle's family after 45 years. Lindahl, tied to multiple crimes, died in 1981, leaving questions unanswered. read more

2024-10-11 21:40:09

"Phoenix Murder Case Solved Using DNA Evidence and Baseball Cap"

Steven Rashaad Deloach was charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Dominic Daughtrey at a Phoenix apartment complex in 2022. Deloach was identified through DNA on a baseball cap and admitted to the crime to his girlfriend. read more

2024-09-23 15:10:05

Breakthrough in Cold Case: Man Arrested in 35-Year-Old Murder

James Holloman, 65, was charged with a 1988 murder in Boston after police matched his saliva from spitting on his sidewalk to forensic evidence. DNA connects him to the death of Karen Taylor, who was stabbed 15 times. read more

2024-08-18 21:40:04

Cold Case Breakthrough: Genetic genealogy leads to arrest in 1980 murder

A 1980 murder of a nursing student walking to a friend’s house in Austin remained unsolved for 40 years until DNA led police to suspect Deck Brewer Jr, already in jail on unrelated charges. read more

2024-08-18 14:40:07

Cold Case Truck Driver Linked to Multiple Murders Across the US

Police searching DNA for one serial killer, initially suspected of being 'The Interstate Killer,' found a potential new suspect, Warren Luther Alexander. DNA evidence linked him to the murders of multiple women in different states. Potential for more victims being linked. read more

2024-07-05 19:50:07

After more than a decade, Frank Timothy Campbell Jr was charged with a murder in Pennsylvania thanks to DNA on a cigarette found at the crime scene. The charges were announced, providing closure for the victim's family. read more

2024-07-04 23:10:05

DNA testing has solved a cold case in Texas where an unidentified newborn was found dead in 2001. The baby's mother, Shelby Stotts, has been charged with 2nd degree manslaughter. Police used genealogy connections to track down Stotts after two decades. read more

2024-06-29 16:10:04

Discarded DNA from items like water bottles, pizza crust, and chewing gum is helping solve cold cases and catch serial killers, allowing authorities to collect DNA samples without a warrant from public property. read more

2024-06-24 21:20:04

A cold-case murder from 2001 near Washington DC is solved as Eugene Gligor is arrested after DNA from a relative found in a genetic database linked him to the crime. Police used a discarded water bottle at an airport to match DNA samples. read more

2024-06-22 22:40:09

A family seeks justice for Cheryl Yewdall, a woman who choked on a disinfectant wipe at a care facility. Lawyers are requesting a DNA test on a hair found on the wipe to potentially uncover new evidence in the case. read more