DNA science has helped solve criminal cases for decades. But increasingly, investigative genetic genealogy — which was first used for cold cases — is helping to solve active cases as well.

GEORGIA - Last week, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s Combined DNA Index System recorded its 6,000th state offender hit. CODIS contains DNA profiles from evidence collected in criminal investigations and from convicted offenders. With 6,000 ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Police Department confirmed on Monday a 13 Investigates report about the testing of more than 1,100 rape kits connected to suspended sexual assault cases. In a statement, HPD wrote that it was working with the Houston ...

A medical examiner in Texas confirms a homicide victim also has been raped. The DNA evidence is entered into the FBI Laboratory's Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) and gets a "hit" in another state. Unfortunately, there is no suspect. The matched DNA is ...