DNA company policy changes could affect cold case crime solving

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Changes to a DNA database will likely affect cold case investigations.

The site Ancestry.com recently tightened restrictions for law enforcement, requiring a court order before access to information is allowed.

The changes impact genetic mapping and have drawn a reaction from both sides of the issue.

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