

Cold Case Files: DNA Speaks
2023-08-17 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 8.7
Bill Kurtis examines cold cases that are solved through advancements in DNA, along with help from victims’ families, law enforcement and the public. Each episode tells the story of how forensic evidence is used to solve murder cases that have remained unsolved for years.
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