First trial with genetic DNA as evidence

The gravestone of Tanya Van Cuylenborg. Photo: Find a grave

Following the arrest of "The Golden State Killer" in April 2018, dozens of others have been arrested after US police used DNA databases to target genealogists. Now, the first trial will determine whether this method can convict criminals or not.

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