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Texas DPS: DNA collection law helped solve hundreds of crimes in its first year
— Billy Gates, KXAN, Nov 13, 2020
The Krystal Jean Baker Act, which allows the collection of DNA samples from those charged with any of 24 different felonies and compares them with existing crime scene DNA samples in a nationwide database, has helped Texas DPS solve more than 250 open investigations in its first year, the agency says.
Sterling man convicted for 2001 kidnapping, sexual assault
— Brian Mazurek, Peninsula Clarion, Nov 6, 2020
DNA from a previously unsubmitted SAK leads to conviction in case from 2001. “We owe it to every survivor to never give up, and make sure every possible piece of evidence or lead is tracked down,” Alaska’s Department of Public Safety Commissioner Amanda Price said in the press release.Deputy Attorney General John Skidmore also praised the survivor’s perseverance after not seeing justice for nearly 20 years. “She survived the sexual assault, she survived the two decades wait for the big break in the case, then survived the rigors of being cross examined as victim in a sexual assault case — something none of us would ever want to experience."
KARE 11 Investigates: Rape kit reforms pass, signed into law
— Brandon Stahl, KARE 11, Nov 5, 2020
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed new law mandating all reported sexual assault kits must be tested and that all non reported sexual assault kits must be kept for 30 months. The bill also mandates a tracking system for SAKs to be created.
Missoula police: DNA evidence closes 1974 cold case
— Seaborn Larson, Missolulian, Oct 26, 2020
DNA technology has led law enforcement officers to a suspect in the February 1974 killing of a 5-year-old Missoula girl. "Undoubtedly, the last 46 years have been a difficult journey," White said. "We never gave up on Siobhan or finding justice for her. While we were unable to bring the suspect to justice for his crimes, we hope identifying the suspect will bring a small amount of closure to you and help you heal." - Police Chief Jaeson White
Iowa rolls out new system to track sexual assault test kits
— KWQC 7, Oct 24, 2020
Iowa officials are rolling out a new system to track sexual assault evidence collection kits. Currently, 75% of law enforcement have access to the system. Each person examined for sexual assault evidence also will be given a login to track the progress of their kit.
SAKI Grant and Sexual Assault Cold Case Unit Arrests
— Durham Police Department, Oct 20, 2020
Durham PD's Cold Case Sexual Assault Unit has filed charges against 11 people in connection with 15 sexual assault cases going back as far as 1984. In some cases, investigators were able to identify serial offenders.
