Every year on April 25th, we observe National DNA Day, a celebration of the discovery of the DNA double helix in 1953 and the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003. But beyond the lab coats and petri dishes, DNA has become a silent witness — telling stories of justice long overdue and giving voices to victims whose cases once went cold.
From decades-old mysteries to breaking headlines, DNA has helped solve crimes that once seemed impossible to crack.
Below are 10 of the most notorious crimes ever solved with the help of DNA evidence — each one a testament to the power of science and persistence.
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1. Sarah Yarborough Case
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2. Grim Sleeper (Lonnie Franklin Jr.)
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3. Tori Stafford Case
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4. Bella Bond (“Baby Doe”) Case
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5. Angie Dodge Case
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6. April Tinsley Case
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7. BTK Killer (Dennis Rader)
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8. Christine Jessop Case
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9. Central Park Five (Exonerated Five)
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10. Golden State Killer (Joseph James DeAngelo)
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