DNA Tech Solves Decades-Old Assaults | Amsterdam News

Dutch detectives are unlocking decades-old cold cases with revolutionary DNA tech—using kinship analysis to trace familial DNA links and finally bring rapists to justice, even when evidence was too small or too old to matter before. Just this week, a man from Altena stood trial for a 1990 rape, and last week, a 64-year-old was arrested for a 2002 assault—both solved thanks to cutting-edge DNA profiling. With the ability to extract usable DNA from microscopic traces and access to international databases via the Plüm Convention, authorities are confident these tools will keep exposing hidden criminals and delivering justice to victims long denied it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1acc20ce986de272