A Columbus man is facing a rape charge after police say DNA evidence tied him to the alleged sexual assault of a juvenile in east Columbus. Officers arrested 39-year-old Marquese Hobson on March 25, and a judge set his bond at $750,000. Court records list a preliminary hearing for April 3.
Police say DNA from exam was key break
Investigators say the case turned when DNA collected during a sexual-assault exam generated a profile that pointed to Hobson, according to NBC4. The Columbus Division of Police submitted the exam samples to a lab, and detectives say the resulting DNA profile matched Hobson, the outlet reports.
Criminal complaint traces investigative steps
The criminal complaint states that detectives “submitted evidence…..