NTI DNA Profiling

Why did the Golden State Killer case remain unsolved for decades despite police having DNA evidence?

• The DNA evidence was too degraded to be analyzed.

• The killer's DNA profile did not match any existing records on file.

• The DNA sample was contaminated with multiple individuals' DNA.

Which of the following is a potential challenge in standard DNA analysis for forensic cases?

• The ability to amplify DNA sections.

• The presence of DNA from multiple individuals in a sample.

• The high probability of a match from a single DNA spot.

How did detectives ultimately identify the Golden State Killer after uploading the genetic profile to a genealogy website?

• They found a direct match with the killer's own uploaded DNA data.

• They identified distant relatives of the killer who had uploaded their DNA data.

• They used the website to sequence the entire genome of the suspect.