Ashley Holt"The Day Ahead" looks at the growing trend of DNA testing companies. While these genealogy tests can provide a person with a lot of information, the data is now being used to crack cold cases — including the notorious Golden State Killer case.
DNA Testing Companies Are Helping To Solve Murder Cases
DNA websites are now being used for a lot more than just putting together your family tree.
DNA Testing Companies Are Helping To Solve Murder Cases
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September 27, 2018
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