DNA fingerprinting has been hailed by law-enforcement officials as the 20th century’s most important breakthrough in forensic science. They are eager to use the new technology to identify and ...

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A New York judge ruled DNA evidence obtained from a cutting-edge technique can be used in the upcoming trial of Gilgo Beach murder suspect Rex Heuermann. DNA-based identity testing was discovered by ...

Fingerprint and DNA evidence led authorities last month to arrest the suspected killer of Archie Rutherford, who was slain 40 years ago in his South Hill home, according to court documents. Spokane ...

Schools in Texas are providing parents with free DNA and fingerprint identification kits, as part of a program to help identify missing children. While the law that created the program does not say ...

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