Crime: The History of DNA and Its Introduction in Crime Solving
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- Category: Crime
- Published on Wednesday, 21 May 2025 12:09
- Written by Science Editor
The discovery of DNA marked a revolutionary turning point in biological and forensic sciences. The journey from understanding DNA to using it as a tool in solving crimes is a fascinating story of scientific progress and technological innovation.






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A New York jury has acquitted Daniel Penny, the ex-Marine, who had been charged with second degree murder and negligent homicide in the murder of Jordan Neely, a homeless, aggressive, subway performer, who died from a chokehold.
Gibson officials, CBP officers, U.S. Homeland Security special agents, and LA County Sheriff's Department announced the seizure of over 3,000 counterfeit Gibson guitars with a manufacturer's suggested retail price, had they been genuine, of $18,742,820 (USD).
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Harmony Montgomery, 5, of Manchester, New Hampshire, whose 2019 disappearance was not reported until 2021, has been declared dead, the victim of a homicide, in an announcement by New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella.
Terror and panic erupted in New York City during the height of the morning commute when a lone gunman shot and injured 28 and left several undetonated explosive devices at the Sunset Park, Brooklyn, subway station.
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