DNA Technology
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Advanced DNA could help solve cold cases in Canada, but some police slow to adoptAdvances in DNA technology are being credited with solving a growing pile of cold case murders in the U.S., but the news methods are yet to be tested in the Canadian court system.CrimeJul 22, 2022
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DNA solves 26-year-old mystery, identifies Winnipeg man killed by train in Regina in 1995The Saskatchewan Coroners Service has successfully identified a man who was struck by a train in 1995 as Michael Kirov, originally from Winnipeg.CanadaAug 12, 2021
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Body of man found in Alberta septic tank in 1977 identified using genetic genealogy: RCMPRCMP say they have identified a man whose burned body was found in a septic tank on an abandoned Alberta farm 44 years ago. Police said the victim is a man from Manitoba.CrimeJun 30, 2021
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Canada’s Wrongfully Convicted: How can wrongful convictions be prevented?What can be done to ensure people who are innocent don't slip through the justice system's cracks?CanadaMay 9, 2019
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Detectives receive dozens of tips from DNA inspired ‘likeness’ of mom of baby found dead Christmas EvePolice reiterated Thursday they are looking for a woman who was in late-term pregnancy around Christmas last year.CrimeFeb 22, 2018
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Freedoms increased for Calgary’s ‘Hemlock Crescent Rapist’In a written decision obtained by Global News, the board said renewing the passes will allow Cromwell to expand his exposure to the community to “re-establish yourself in the family unit and gain credibility for more community access.”CrimeJul 26, 2016
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