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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

DNA Testing Fraud, Former Chief Investigator Indicted for Evidence Destruction by Saga District Prosecutors

A former chief investigator at the Saga Prefectural Police forensic laboratory has been indicted for evidence destruction and falsifying documents related to DNA testing.

Feb 27 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Rape in Miramar: what expertise was key to releasing the only detainee

A man accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl on a Miramar beach was released after DNA testing returned negative results, leading investigators to pursue other suspects.

Feb 24 โ€ข 22:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

"Serious" "Unthinkable" Public Safety Commission Points Out; Information Disclosure Request on DNA Type Identification Fraud

Concerns have been raised regarding a DNA testing fraud in Saga Prefecture, prompting calls for an independent investigation, which the local police have resisted.

Feb 23 โ€ข 23:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

DNA is still pending as volunteers find another glove in the search for Nancy Guthrie

Volunteers in Tucson continue to search for evidence in the abduction case of Nancy Guthrie, with DNA testing still pending and no leads emerging from recently recovered items.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Essi, 33, took a DNA test - the results were shocking: 'This is ethically questionable'

A woman named Essi, after discovering unsettling truths about her ancestry through a DNA test, calls for more critical discussions on the implications of such tests on family foundations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Pima County sheriff warns in NBC interview DNA tech issues in Nancy Guthrie case may take โ€˜monthsโ€™ to resolve

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos indicates that complications with mixed DNA testing in the Nancy Guthrie case could delay developments in the investigation for several months.

Feb 22 โ€ข 02:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Former FBI agent reveals amount of time likely needed for advanced DNA testing

Advanced DNA testing in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case may take weeks to months to produce results, according to experts, as initial tests did not match any profiles in the FBI database.

Feb 18 โ€ข 21:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free campaign offers 870 spots for paternity recognition in Amazonas; see how to schedule

The Defensoria Pรบblica do Estado do Amazonas has launched a free campaign for paternity recognition called 'Eu Tenho Pai', offering 870 spots for individuals to establish biological and socio-affective paternity.

Feb 18 โ€ข 14:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Collectives demand DNA results after discovery of a clandestine grave in Veracruz

Search collectives in Veracruz are awaiting DNA test results for bodies found in a clandestine grave discovered on February 5.

Feb 17 โ€ข 02:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Genetic Testing: How to Use the Environment and DNA to Our Advantage for a Better Life, According to an Expert

Dr. Cristina Boullosa explains how our genes and epigenetics influence our health and potential for improvement through lifestyle choices.

Feb 16 โ€ข 16:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Glove matching those worn by masked individual found

A glove matching those worn by a masked individual seen before the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie has been discovered, containing DNA and sent for testing.

Feb 15 โ€ข 20:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Retired FBI agent urges rapid DNA testing in Guthrie case: 'You donโ€™t wait for FedEx on Monday morning'

A retired FBI agent emphasizes the urgency of rapid DNA testing in the ongoing investigation of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie in Arizona.

Feb 14 โ€ข 21:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Joke Turned to Horror: A Woman's Innocent Gift Revealed 34 Years of Hidden Family Secrets

A woman's innocent gift led to the revelation of a 34-year-old family secret that turned a lighthearted situation into an emotional nightmare.

Feb 13 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

Rape in Miramar: DNA tests have begun that could confirm the responsibility of the only detainee

DNA testing has begun in the investigation of a rape case involving a 16-year-old girl in Miramar, Argentina, which could establish the involvement of the only detainee.

Feb 12 โ€ข 17:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Crime & Justice

Nancy Guthrie case investigators find black glove near roadside

Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case have discovered a pair of black gloves near her home, which are undergoing DNA testing as part of their ongoing search efforts.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Nancy Guthrie case investigators find black gloves near roadside

Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case have recovered a pair of black gloves near her Tucson home and are testing them for DNA as part of the ongoing investigation into her disappearance.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

DNA Type Misconduct by Saga Prefectural Police, 19 Cases' Impact on Investigation 'Unknown' - National Police Agency Investigates

The National Police Agency is investigating the potential impacts on investigations regarding 19 cases of DNA testing misconduct by the Saga Prefectural Police, with the effects of these past errors still unclear.

Feb 12 โ€ข 02:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The Swedish Queen is DNA-tested โ€“ after 400 years in Finnish grave

The remains of Karin Mรฅnsdotter, the only Swedish queen buried in Finland, are being exhumed for DNA testing after 400 years.

Feb 10 โ€ข 18:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

DNA breakthrough links six terrifying beach attacks to one man

Recent advances in DNA testing have connected six cold-case sexual assaults on Central Coast beaches in New South Wales to a single suspect.

Feb 10 โ€ข 00:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Owner adopts 'beagle mix' dog and makes jaw-dropping DNA find 18 years later

A woman discovered her dog, originally labeled a 'beagle mix,' is a different breed after DNA testing done 18 years after adoption.

Feb 8 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ RNZ World
Life & Tech

How an ancestry DNA test can potentially blow up your life

The article discusses the potential risks and unexpected consequences of taking an ancestry DNA test, highlighting important considerations before participating in such testing.

Feb 5 โ€ข 17:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Suspense Over the Death of Sadhvi Prem Baisa, Testing of 40 Samples, FSL Report Yet to Come

The mystery surrounding the death of Sadhvi Prem Baisa in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, deepens as the SIT accelerates the investigation, conducting DNA tests on various items linked to her death.

Feb 5 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

DNA test confirms that body found in woods is that of a realtor

The Goiรกs Scientific Police have confirmed that the body found in the woods belongs to missing realtor Daiane Alves dos Santos, identified through DNA testing after 40 days of disappearance.

Feb 3 โ€ข 13:24 UTC
๐ŸŒ Africanews
World

Hollywood film star couple receive Guinean citizenship through DNA testing

Hollywood actors Jonathan Majors and Meagan Good were awarded Guinean citizenship after tracing their ancestry through DNA testing, in a ceremony led by government officials.

Jan 10 โ€ข 13:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

I stared into mum's eyes searching for son, 16, after Swiss fire and it was eye-opening

A mother reflects on her search for her missing son after a devastating fire in Switzerland that left many teenagers unaccounted for, as police begin using DNA testing to identify victims.

Jan 2 โ€ข 21:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Police set to shelve hunt for parents after three babies found in plastic bags

After years of investigation, police are considering closing the case regarding the parents of three abandoned babies found in plastic bags, who were confirmed to be siblings through DNA testing.

Jan 1 โ€ข 12:40 UTC

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