Ancestry.com DNA, Criminal Charges and Cold Cases

By Josh Kolsrud | June 6, 2025
Ancestry.com DNA, Criminal Charges, Cold Cases

The rise of consumer DNA testing services like Ancestry.com and 23andMe has changed the way millions of people explore their heritage. But beyond discovering long-lost relatives and ethnic origins, these genetic databases are now playing a role in solving criminal cases — including decades-old cold cases in Arizona.   If you’ve received an unexpected call…

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DNA Testing Laws and Regulations- ARS-13-610

By Josh Kolsrud | September 26, 2023
dna testing laws in arizona

This article discusses the following: What is the DNA law in Arizona? Can police use DNA without my consent? Can police access DNA databases? What happens if you refuse to give DNA? What is familial DNA? How a criminal defense attorney can help.  In Arizona, DNA testing in criminal cases is governed by Arizona Revised…

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