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Hidden in Prison: Nevada's Testing of Inmate DNA Solves Cases
— Seth Augenstein, Forensic Magazine, Sep 21, 2018

There have been nine hits so far after DNA from many of the most violent and dangerous criminal in Nevada have been entered into CODIS. Three homicides, four rapes, one robbery, and one auto theft have been connected to offenders already behind bars.

DNA links Cobb County man to 3 rapes dating back to 2006 , police say
— Alexis Stevens, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Sep 20, 2018

SAKI Site Success. DNA evidence has linked a career criminal to three rapes dating back to 2006.

Memphis man pleads guilty to rapes in early 2000s after backlogged rape kits are tested
— Linda A. Moore, Commercial Appeal, Sep 14, 2018

A man has pleaded guilty to the sexual assaults of three women after DNA testing links him to the crimes. Screen reader support enabled.

Duluth Hosts National Sexual Assault Reform Conference
— Alejandra Palacios, ABC Eyewitness News, Sep 11, 2018

The Duluth SAKI Site, in partnership with SAKI TTA, hosted the 2018 SAKI Assembly of Cities from September 11th-13th. This three day conference brought together jurisdictions from across the country to discuss sexual assault response reform.

AG Schimel Announces Testing Completed on Sexual Assault Kits
— Wisconsin Department of Justice, Sep 10, 2018

The Wisconsin Department of Justice has completed testing on all sexual assault kits initially inventoried and designated for testing as part of Wisconsin’s Sexual Assault Kit Initiative.

Rape kit testing leads to arrest of a Louisville man in 2005 youth case
— Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, Aug 30, 2018

The testing of sexual assault kits in Kentucky has linked a Louisville man already on the lifetime sex offender registry to the 2005 rape of a minor.

Update: Funding for rape kit testing leads to arrests and convictions in Flint
— Courtney Wheaton, 25News, Aug 30, 2018

The Flint Police Department is using SAKI funding to test previously unsubmitted SAKs and hold offenders accountable. So far, 37 suspects have been arrested.

Jailed man charged in 2nd 1994 New Orleans abduction,rape
— WBRZ, Aug 24, 2018

A New Orleans man has been re-indicted after DNA evidence links him to a second abduction and rape in 1994. Screen reader support enabled.

Tackling the rape kit backlog has already gotten results
— Harry Themal, Delaware Online, Aug 24, 2018

Testing of previously unsubmitted SAKs has led to charges for a Bear man in connection with two previously unsolved rapes in 2010 and 2014. To further the successes of the SAKI program in Delaware, the Criminal Justice Council is hosting two days of training for investigators in September.

AG Schimel Holds Statewide Sexual Assault Response Team Meeting
— Wisconsin Department of Justice, Aug 21, 2018

During a recent Statewide Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) meeting, Attorney General Brad Schimel appointed a new co-chair and 16 new members. The SART evaluates the response to sexual assault at the city, county, and state level and makes recommendations to improve the response to sexual assault.