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Edvinas Jovaišas

5 Harrowing Cold Cases That Were Cracked Decades Later Thanks To Tech And Science Advancements

Article created by: Karina Babenok

In the 21st century, genetics genealogy revolutionized the world of crime scene investigation. The technique helps identify unknown suspects or victims by comparing DNA evidence from a crime scene to genetic databases, allowing law enforcement to solve decades-old cases.

This method was made possible thanks to advances in DNA testing technology and the expansion of genetic databases that have made it accessible to the general public.

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