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by youpassbutter 2981 days ago
I've been saying this for years. DNA sites are a goldmine for unresolved cold cases ( rape, murder, missing persons ) where DNA is available.

In the past, if there was a rape in a city, the cops couldn't force everyone in the city to give their DNA to find the rapist. Now, everyone in the city is paying to give their DNA to DNA sites. All cops had to do is submit the DNA of cold cases to these sites and see if they get a match of any kind ( cousins, siblings, parents or the suspect themselves ).