Episode
My True Crime Episode with David Mittelman
27:35
Published: Tue Jan 25 2022
Description
Less than 5% of major crimes end in a conviction. For cold cases, that number drops to 1%. Those numbers won’t stay low forever. David Mittelman’s company, Othram Inc., is revolutionizing DNA sequencing and, in the process, greatly reducing the number of “unsolvable” cases. I called David to learn more about how the new technology works, what it means for the future of crime-fighting, and maybe get some fascinating stories out of the bargain too. This is… A Bit of Optimism. For more on David and his work visit: DNASolves.com Othram.com
Chapters
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the challenges faced by law enforcement in solving cold cases, sharing an example of a case that was cracked using new methods of developing DNA profiles.
00:00 - 02:49 (02:49)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the challenges faced by law enforcement in solving cold cases, sharing an example of a case that was cracked using new methods of developing DNA profiles.
EpisodeMy True Crime Episode with David Mittelman
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Detectives utilize various investigative techniques and tools such as gun tracing to solve cold cases, often fueled by their passion for justice.
02:49 - 09:45 (06:56)
Summary
Detectives utilize various investigative techniques and tools such as gun tracing to solve cold cases, often fueled by their passion for justice.
EpisodeMy True Crime Episode with David Mittelman
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
DNA analysis can help solve cold cases by tracing through public records and family trees to identify the perpetrator.
09:45 - 16:05 (06:20)
Summary
DNA analysis can help solve cold cases by tracing through public records and family trees to identify the perpetrator. The cost of this process is now less than $30,000 per case, thanks to newer versions of DNA sequencing and testing.
EpisodeMy True Crime Episode with David Mittelman
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The passion of detectives who work on solving cold cases is commendable as it's not just about solving one case but in the process, they end up solving multiple latent cases that might not have come to the surface otherwise.
16:05 - 19:06 (03:00)
Summary
The passion of detectives who work on solving cold cases is commendable as it's not just about solving one case but in the process, they end up solving multiple latent cases that might not have come to the surface otherwise.
EpisodeMy True Crime Episode with David Mittelman
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The guest discusses the development of a new method to read broken up DNA and shares the story of using bloody gauze from 40 years ago to solve a case.
19:06 - 22:01 (02:54)
Summary
The guest discusses the development of a new method to read broken up DNA and shares the story of using bloody gauze from 40 years ago to solve a case.
EpisodeMy True Crime Episode with David Mittelman
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
As DNA technology advances, solving cold cases is becoming increasingly easier, with offenders more likely to be caught from just one piece of DNA evidence left at the scene.
22:01 - 26:27 (04:26)
Summary
As DNA technology advances, solving cold cases is becoming increasingly easier, with offenders more likely to be caught from just one piece of DNA evidence left at the scene. This could potentially deter others from committing violent crimes in the future.
EpisodeMy True Crime Episode with David Mittelman
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
David Mittelman, the founder and CEO of Othram Inc. and DNA Solves discusses how DNA sequencing is being utilized to solve cold cases and the future of DNA technology in crime-solving.
26:27 - 27:26 (00:58)
Summary
David Mittelman, the founder and CEO of Othram Inc. and DNA Solves discusses how DNA sequencing is being utilized to solve cold cases and the future of DNA technology in crime-solving.