Clearing Cold Cases With DNA Evidence Term Paper by Top Papers

This paper discusses DNA testing, including varies types of tests such as mitochondrial and Y chromosome testing in the context of crime solving. DNA testing has become vital due to the fact that many crimes, especially violent crimes, leave behind hair, fibers and fluids which can be traced back to the offender. The paper relates that most states have DNA databases which keep profiles on past offenders on hand, however, relatively few states require that crime scene evidence be kept on hand which can be a hurdle in cases where people are in prison or on death row for crimes they may not have committed.