Positive Death Identification Methods of the Deceased
DNA profiling is now the most reliable method to identify a body. Before DNA was available fingerprinting was the most common form of identifying a body.
Feb 29, 2012
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Erika Lyn Smith
DNA Technology Identifies John Wayne Gacy Victim - William Bundy
From 1972-1978, John Wayne Gacy, killed 33 men in the Chicago area. Now, 30 years later, forensic science and DNA help to identify the last eight victims.
Nov 30, 2011
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Erika Lyn Smith
Suspect, Edward Mark Grant, Charged with Second-Degree Murder
Leaving 13-year-old Candice Derksen to freeze to death in a vacant shed, makes me shudder. The parent's were informed that she did not suffer.
Feb 21, 2011
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Beatrice Prasek
A Murder in Winnipeg Finally Unravels after Twenty-Six Years
Candice Derksen's parents may find some closure after the trial of Mark Edward Grant, who was charged with first degree murder with the help of DNA tests.
Feb 11, 2011
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Beatrice Prasek
Criminal DNA Profiling Explained in Everyday Language
DNA profiling, DNA analysis, DNA fingerprinting, DNA testing and DNA typing are common terms, but what do they mean? Here are the basics in daily language.
Jan 24, 2011
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Geoffrey Moody
topic editor
Erika Lyn Smith - Erika Lyn Smith - is a Psych RN, who has completed the UMSL Medicolegal Death Investigator Training Course, and is finishing a BS in ...