DNA analysis helps solve crimes and clear those who are innocent

DNA has become an invaluable instrument in the search for truth in the criminal justice system. The significant role of DNA in identifying suspects was most vividly displayed in the past weeks when it was used to identify the Golden State Killer decades after the crimes occurred and traditional crime-solving techniques did not lead to an identification.
A unique twist was the innovative use of comparing the DNA results from crime-scene evidence to publicly available DNA profiles and leading to i