DNA leads to warrant in 1976 Houston cold case
Investigators say a review of DNA evidence in the 1976 fatal stabbing of a Houston man has led to a warrant issued for a convicted killer in a later case April 24, 2017 HOUSTON (AP) – Investigators say a review of DNA evidence in the 1976 fatal stabbing of a...
Standardized rape kits good idea
Standardizing the rape kits would reduce the chance of contamination and make for a faster and more efficient process, she said. Enter Article DATE HEREAll rape kits are not created equal.There are multiple vendors. Some law enforcement agencies buy them off the...
Crime-scene investigator made errors in 65 cases, DA’s office says
The review of 88 cases done by the officer determined that 65 had incomplete documentation, 32 had administrative errors and in eight cases, evidence had been misplaced. April 12, 2017HOUSTON (KTRK) — A Houston police officer working as a crime-scene...
Texas may ask drivers to help clear rape kit backlog
Texas is considering asking drivers to help it clear its huge backlog of untested rape kits, a novel approach that has been well received by cost-conscious Republican lawmakers and one that other states might consider April 5, 2017AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas is...
