DNA TECHNOLOGY

Apr 20 2026CRIME

Mystery Solved: Old Murder Closed by New DNA Tricks

A cold case that had haunted Michigan for forty years finally got a finish line. For years, families and police chased leads that never panned out. Now, modern DNA science has finally named the killer of 16‑year‑old Sheri Jo Elliott, who vanished on November 16, 1983. Elliott left her Flint home fo

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Apr 11 2026CRIME

New DNA Tool Might Unlock Nancy Guthrie Case

Scientists are working on a fresh type of DNA test that could finally help find the missing 84‑year‑old Nancy Guthrie. The DNA taken from her Tucson home is a mix of many people’s cells, making it hard to read. A lab says the sample is so tangled that it could take months or even a year to ana

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Apr 02 2026CRIME

DNA Breaks 60‑Year‑Old Murder Mystery

A woman in San Rafael was killed on 1 Feb 1966. Her husband, a banker, had just left for surgery, so the victim was alone when an unknown intruder entered. Investigators found three Salem cigarettes in a table ashtray – the victim never smoked that brand, so they kept them as evidence. Back then, p

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Feb 16 2026CRIME

Justice Delayed but Not Denied: A Killer Brought to Book 33 Years Later

A brutal crime from 1993 finally saw justice in 2024. A 53-year-old man, Dana Shepherd, was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the rape and murder of a young art student, Carmen Van Huss. This case was solved using advanced DNA technology that matched the suspect's DNA to his relatives' DNA in a da

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Jan 23 2026CRIME

Unlocking Cold Cases: The Power of DNA Technology

In a world where some crimes go unsolved for years, a breakthrough in DNA technology is offering hope. Othram, a company based in Texas, is using advanced methods to extract DNA from old evidence. They then analyze it to build a profile of the suspect. This is not your average DNA test. It looks at

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Jan 11 2026CRIME

A Teacher's Tragic End and a Killer's Shocking Secret

Mary Catherine Edwards, a beloved schoolteacher, was brutally murdered in her home in 1995. The case baffled investigators for years, with no clear leads. The crime scene was unusual, with Edwards found over the bathtub, sexually assaulted, and handcuffed behind her back. The handcuffs, police-grade

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Dec 28 2025CRIME

Justice Delayed: JonBenét Ramsey's Family Speaks Out on 29-Year Mystery

The Ramsey family is still searching for answers after nearly three decades. The brother of JonBenét Ramsey, who was murdered in 1996, has some strong words for the police. He believes they messed up the crime scene and put his father in a tough spot. John Andrew Ramsey says his dad, John Ramsey, wa

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Dec 28 2025CRIME

Unlocking the JonBenet Ramsey Case: DNA Tech Holds New Hope

The JonBenet Ramsey murder case, which has baffled investigators for nearly three decades, might finally see a breakthrough thanks to advancements in DNA technology. The Boulder Police Department has recently expressed optimism about the case, highlighting the evolving techniques in DNA testing as a

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Dec 27 2025CRIME

Unsolved Mysteries and Legal Battles: A Look at Recent True Crime Developments

The world of true crime is buzzing with updates on some of its most notorious cases. The JonBenet Ramsey case, which has baffled investigators for decades, might finally get a breakthrough. New DNA technology is giving hope to those who want justice for the young beauty queen. Police are showing ren

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Dec 17 2025CRIME

A 42-Year Mystery: The Last Suspect in the Texas KFC Killings

A cold case from 1983 has finally been closed after the last suspect in the infamous Texas KFC murders was identified. Devan Riggs, who has been deceased for over a decade, was pinpointed through advanced DNA technology. This breakthrough came after the Texas Rangers reopened the case in 2023, leadi

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