by Justyna Madenska

This article explores the wrongful conviction of David Hehn and the unresolved murder of Gay Lynn Dixon, revealing systemic failures in forensic evidence handling and the justice system’s pursuit of true justice.

In 1982, the small town of Fort Collins, Colorado, was shaken by the brutal murder ...

by J.D. Schmidt

Modern criminal investigations, especially cold homicide cases, often rely on what is known as “touch-transfer” DNA to identify the perpetrator. But in recent years, developments in DNA research have shown that there is an increased risk of falsely linking an individual to a crime scene through its ...

by Matt Clarke with research assistance by Ann Foster

Millions of people have submitted oral cheek (buccal) swab samples to companies like 23andMe and Ancestry hoping to use their DNA to trace their ancestors and locate relatives in a process known as genetic genealogy. By comparing their DNA to that ...

While at times an effective tool, deception is ethically dubious and can result in severe negative consequences for suspects.

September 12, 2024 • Policy Analysis No. 979

by Andrew Eichen

This article was originally published by the CATO Institute on its website at cato.org on September, 12, 2024. It has ...