Using science to name John Doe

Using science to name John Doe

Due to a DNA sample recovered from a burned body found in Salisbury Township and comparison with a relative’s DNA, Mitotyping Technologies, LLC was able to provide critical forensic evidence that confirmed the victim’s identity. This evidence contradicted the initial...
Boulder Jane Doe Identified

Boulder Jane Doe Identified

Her identity remained a mystery for 55 years. However, in October 2009 that all changed. Mitotyping Technologies, LLC notified the Sheriff’s office that they had made a match between “Jane Doe’s” DNA profile and that of a woman who thought the unidentified murder...

Bones of Contention

In 2005, Japanese officials announced that DNA tests on cremated remains returned by North Korea—purportedly those of abductee Megumi Yokota—did not match her DNA. However, the scientist who conducted the tests later admitted they were inconclusive due to potential...

DNA Tests Don’t Help Killer’s Plea

In 2004, DNA testing in Kevin Cooper’s case revealed that hairs found on the victims likely belonged to them, not an alternate suspect, undermining his innocence claim. Conducted by Dr. Terry Melton, an expert recommended by Cooper’s defense, the tests were...