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Investigating a 40-Year-Old Cold Case with Phenotyping and DNA
31:03 - 38:52 (07:49)
In 2008, touch DNA was starting to emerge and became part of the investigative process, but it was still a monumental feat to identify the killer. In 2018, Parabon Delaney had developed Snapshot that had taken phenotyping to a whole new level.
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Sean Mahar, a forensic analyst in Indiana, is working to solve the 1982 murder of Pamela Milam.
31:03 - 32:51 (01:48)
Summary
Sean Mahar, a forensic analyst in Indiana, is working to solve the 1982 murder of Pamela Milam. He distributes decks of cards with information about Milam's case to prisoners in Indiana in the hopes of finding someone who may have information related to the case.
ChapterInvestigating a 40-Year-Old Cold Case with Phenotyping and DNA
EpisodeMURDERED: Pamela Milam // Vickie Lynn Harrell
PodcastCrime Junkie
Touch DNA is a new technology that allows forensic experts to extract DNA from skin cells the suspect leaves behind on an object.
32:51 - 35:03 (02:11)
Summary
Touch DNA is a new technology that allows forensic experts to extract DNA from skin cells the suspect leaves behind on an object. It has helped solve a lot of crimes by identifying suspects through their distant family members who have committed crimes in the past when direct matches are not available.
ChapterInvestigating a 40-Year-Old Cold Case with Phenotyping and DNA
EpisodeMURDERED: Pamela Milam // Vickie Lynn Harrell
PodcastCrime Junkie
After years of investigating, advances in DNA technology lead to a phenotype composite of the suspect, indicating dark hair, eyes, and a medium skin tone.
35:03 - 36:14 (01:11)
Summary
After years of investigating, advances in DNA technology lead to a phenotype composite of the suspect, indicating dark hair, eyes, and a medium skin tone.
ChapterInvestigating a 40-Year-Old Cold Case with Phenotyping and DNA
EpisodeMURDERED: Pamela Milam // Vickie Lynn Harrell
PodcastCrime Junkie
The hosts delve deep into the unsolved case of the murder of Pam Milam, as investigator Paul Holes hits roadblocks in his journey towards discovering the truth.
36:15 - 38:52 (02:37)
Summary
The hosts delve deep into the unsolved case of the murder of Pam Milam, as investigator Paul Holes hits roadblocks in his journey towards discovering the truth.