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New DNA Method Can Identify Overseas Offenders

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A former police officer has been arrested for a series of rapes and murders that occurred primarily during the 1970s and 1980s. The suspect, described as one of the most elusive serial killers in American history, was captured outside an urban hall.

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BBC World Service

“most elusive serial killers in American history has been captured outside his... urban hall. For four decades detectives had no leads in a series of rapes and murders mostly in the 70s and 80s.”

BBC World Service

“officer now under arrest for a violent crime spree that terrorized California. They believed they had a serial killer on their hands.”

BBC World Service

“13 murders and 13 kidnapping-related charges, and admits dozens of sexual assaults. He's now serving over 20 life sentences. They say cutting-edge DNA testing allowed them to make a match.”

BBC WS

“including 13 murders and 13 kidnapping related charges, and admits dozens of sexual assaults. He's now serving over 20 life sentences. They say cutting-edge DNA testing allowed them to make a match.”

BBC Radio 4

“Police say one of the most elusive serial killers in American history has been captured outside his suburban”

BBC Radio 4

“elusive serial killers in American history has been captured outside his suburban”

BBC World Service

“Police say one of the most elusive serial killers in American history has been captured outside his suburban hall. They say cutting-edge DNA testing allowed them to make a match.”

BBC World Service

“Police say one of the most elusive serial killers in American history has been captured outside his suburban hall.”

BBC Radio 4

“elusive serial killers in American history has been captured outside his suburban hall. They say cutting edge DNA testing allowed them to make a match.”

BBC Radio 4

“same process as the Golden State Killer case and find the father?”

BBC World Service

“Can you use the DNA of the resulting child, put it through the same process as the Golden State Killer case and find the father? And the answer is yes.”

BBC WS backup

“If a man has abused a woman or a child overseas and that woman or a child gets pregnant, can you use the DNA of the resulting child... and find the father? And the answer is yes.”

BBC Radio 4

“same process as the Golden State Killer case and find the father? The answer is yes. The clever thing about this method is that it can work even if the person you're looking for has never done a DNA test.”

BBC World Service

“method is that it can work even if you're not sure what the person you're looking for has never done a DNA test.”

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