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dna testing

How 36-year-old DNA tech helped solve a 1990 kidnapping case

June 12, 2026

A man from Long Beach now faces charges after police used new DNA evidence to connect him to a robbery and assault that happened over three decades ago in Oxnard. Back in 1990, an 18-year-old woman was taken by force from her car at gunpoint by two suspects. She was robbed, dragged down an embankmen

crime

New Hope in the JonBenet Ramsey Case: DNA Breakthroughs Offer Clues

December 26, 2025

The JonBenet Ramsey murder case, which has baffled investigators for nearly three decades, is seeing a fresh wave of optimism due to advancements in DNA technology. Boulder police, who have faced criticism for their handling of the case, recently emphasized that the investigation remains a top prior

crime

Justice Delayed but Not Denied: Cold Case Solved After 45 Years

November 25, 2025

A long-awaited resolution has finally come to a tragic case that shook the community of Concord, New Hampshire. In 1975, a young mother named Judith Lord was found dead in her apartment. The discovery was made by a staff member who went to collect unpaid rent and heard a baby crying inside. This hea

crime

Justice Delayed: Cold Case Breakthrough Brings Closure, But No Justice

November 11, 2025

A cold case from Long Island has finally been cracked, but the news is bittersweet for the families involved. Advanced DNA technology has identified the man responsible for two horrific crimes committed nearly 30 years ago. Steven Briecke, a known criminal with a long history of offenses, was linked

health

Unraveling a Doctor's Secret: How DNA Testing Exposed a Shocking Truth

October 26, 2025

Summer McKesson's life took an unexpected turn when she discovered she had seven half-siblings through a DNA test. This revelation led her to uncover a shocking family secret: her biological father was Dr. Charles Peete, a fertility specialist at Duke University who had used his own sperm to impregn

politics

Justice Alito's Stance on Death Penalty: A Critical Look

June 27, 2025

In Texas, being near a crime can be as dangerous as committing it. Ruben Gutierrez knows this well. He's been on death row for over two decades, convicted for a murder he admits he helped plan but insists he didn't commit. The state argues that his involvement in the robbery makes him equally respon

environment

Lynx Identification: The Science Behind Protecting Wild Cats

May 23, 2025

The Eurasian lynx is a species that needs protection. It is listed in CITES Appendix II and is covered by the Bern Convention and the EU Habitats Directive. Yet, it is still often targeted by wildlife criminals. This makes it crucial to have reliable methods for identifying these animals. One approa

crime

Solving Dawn's Murder: Modern DNA Testing Leads to Arrest

January 27, 2025

It's been nearly 50 years since the body of Dawn Momohara, a 16-year-old student from McKinley High School in Honolulu, was found. The close-knit community was shaken by the tragic discovery. Dawn was partially clothed, with an orange cloth around her neck, and signs of sexual assault. The case rema

crime

The Real-Life Mystery Behind Netflix’s Hit Show

January 11, 2025

Ever wondered about the true story behind Netflix’s crime series, The Breakthrough? It’s a gripping tale of a double murder that happened way back in 2004 in Linköping, Sweden. The victims were an 8-year-old boy named Mohammed Ammouri and a 56-year-old woman named Anna-Lena Svensson. The case went c

politics

Unlocking DNA: Arizona's Push for Quick Testing

December 12, 2024

Imagine being able to solve crimes faster than ever before. That's what Arizona is aiming for with its interest in expanding Rapid DNA testing. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has turned to legal experts for advice on how to make this technology more accessible. Right now, only certain states