Detective holding chewing gum used to collect DNA evidence

DNA from Chewing Gum Links Washington State Suspect to Two Cold Case Killings

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A detective in Everett, Washington, connected a known predator to two cold case murders using DNA evidence. To obtain fresh DNA for charges, she orchestrated an undercover sting involving chewing gum. This approach helped break the long-unsolved cases.

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