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Familial DNA technique secures murder conviction in Arizona
Original: How familial DNA led to conviction in Arizona woman’s violent murder
A man has been convicted of the violent murder of an Arizona woman after investigators used familial DNA searching, a technique that matches crime scene evidence to relatives of people in DNA databases. The case highlights how forensic genealogy is increasingly being used to close cold cases and identify suspects who avoided direct database matches.
Why now: The use of familial DNA in securing the conviction has drawn attention to the expanding role of genetic genealogy in solving violent crimes.
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- How familial DNA led to conviction in Arizona woman’s violent murder · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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