DNA testing

KSP identifies remains found in Lake Barkley nearly 25 years ago

Kentucky State Police announced on Monday that they have identified human remains found in Lake Barkley in 1999.

Gov. Bill Lee has proposed a measure requiring DNA testing for all felony crimes, including white collar ones, but it’s getting little traction among Tennessee lawmakers.

TN governor’s DNA testing bill could hit roadblock in legislature

Sam Stockard

A measure to expand DNA testing to every felony charge — including white collar crimes — is getting little support from Tennessee lawmakers, some of whom point out the current DNA testing system is beset by backlogs.

Society

Kentucky To Use Rapid DNA Tests For Sex Assault Cases

The Associated Press

Kentucky is helping to pioneer new crime-fighting technology that allows rapid DNA testing to more quickly identify sexual assault offenders and clear…