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After 44 Years, Cigarette DNA Convicts Man in 1982 Killing of California Teen

Familial genetic genealogy led investigators to the Unick family, with a discarded cigarette providing the DNA match.

Lexington Police Close 1998 Rutledge Homicide, Identify Robert Brashers as Suspect Linked to Austin Yogurt Shop Murders

Hearing Closes in Tommy Zeigler Case as Judge Weighs New DNA and Blood Evidence

DNA From Preserved Paper Bags Identifies Vincent Groves in 1987 Douglas County Homicide

DNA Ties Deceased Virginia Suspect to 1988 Killing, Marking Fourth Cold Case

Jury Convicts Mark Personette in 1978 San Francisco Killing of 15-Year-Old Marissa Harvey