DNA science has helped solve criminal cases for decades. But increasingly, investigative genetic genealogy — which was first used for cold cases — is helping to solve active cases as well.

SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Crime Lab has access to the national DNA database that helps match samples and identify possible criminals. CODIS, which stands for “Combined DNA Index System,” is a database consisting of DNA from convicted offenders ...

NEW ORLEANS -- Louisiana's first attempt to get a handle on how many untested sexual assault kits are in the state resulted in an incomplete inventory of them, as a WWL-TV investigation first revealed last week. But in addition to the backlogged kits, the ...

A national DNA database is helping to solve new and old crimes in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations manages the CODIS system for law enforcement across our state, allowing police new leads when there were none. Anytime someone is ...