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Re:Relative's DNA from genealogy websites cracked East Area ... by all_blue_chucks on Thursday April 26, 2018 @10:27PM (#16938024)
I think you're confusing an investigation with a trial. This technique seems like a breakthrough for narrowing a list of suspects. But your claim that this would be used as evidence in a trial is unfounded and a bit silly. They have him. They have the DNA of the killer. They can perform their own testing without relying on any online DNA test results at all.
Re:Relative's DNA from genealogy websites cracked East Area ... by kevin_thibedeau on Thursday April 26, 2018 @10:33PM (#16938046)
In this case. But what about the next guy who is a false "match" for a rapist and has life turned upside down because of it.
Re:Relative's DNA from genealogy websites cracked East Area ... by SubiculumCode on Thursday April 26, 2018 @10:57PM (#16938152)
They took samples (probably from a trash can). If it wasn't a match,I'd hope they wouldn't have 'turned his life upside down's anyway.