DNA Technology Assisted Arrest

DNA Technology Assisted Arrest

Biochemical researcher Tiziana Alberio works on sample of saliva at the Insubria university department of biomedical science and research in Busto Arsizio, Italy, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. Researchers at Insubria University come up with rapid salivary test methodology with 93% sensitivity rate to Coronavirus. The non invasive action could help screen large group of population before entering closed area such as cinemas, theaters or shopping centers. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Experts say breakthroughs in DNA technology have played a huge role in making an arrest in the Gilgo Beach murders. Retired New York City Detective David Sarni says with advances in DNA analysis, hairs, fingernails, blood stains and other sources of DNA do not have to be in pristine condition for investigators to find a match. Investigators are still searching Huermann’s home and vehicle for evidence.

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