How DNA Analysis Led Police to the Golden State Killer

The video discusses the Golden State Killer case, highlighting the use of DNA evidence and genealogy to solve it. Traditional STR analysis in forensic DNA testing is explained, followed by the innovative use of SNP analysis and genealogy websites like GEDmatch. This approach led to the identification of Joseph James DeAngelo as the killer. The video also touches on the implications of using such methods, including privacy concerns.

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