Biological Property: Michigan Police Urged To Return DNA Evidence Faster
"The worry is that they have someone's DNA and health profile. There is no reason to keep it if the person is acquitted."
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"The worry is that they have someone's DNA and health profile. There is no reason to keep it if the person is acquitted."
Participants can choose to do the profile only, but those who provide a saliva sample will get information on ancestry and their genetic profile.
Investigators are hoping to obtain DNA evidence to help solve the cases.
The man said a DNA test taken years after the 1987 birth proves he isn't the father.
The 44-year-old convict told police he was innocent because he makes sure he doesn't leave evidence behind.
Family members who submit their DNA could provide the answers they are seeking in their loved one's disappearance.
Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith says DNA has connected convicted sex offender Michael Loftis to the crime.
Detroit police say DNA evidence has helped solved a homicide from 20 years ago.
Two missing people have been identified after authorities collected DNA samples from their relatives as part of an "Identify the Missing" event in Detroit.
Michigan has more than 140 sets of unidentified human remains in its morgues around the state --- and more than 4,000 missing persons cases.
The "Identify the Missing" event is being held next Tuesday.
Michigan officials are looking at whether policy changes are needed after it took years to determine that an unidentified body was that of a missing 13-year-old girl.
DNA tests have been ordered in the case of a Flint judge who is facing a $4.1 million lawsuit for financial support of two children.
Officials say Asian carp DNA has been found in three water samples collected from Lake Erie's Maumee Bay
A three-day sweep of Chicago's Lake Calumet turned up no sign of Asian carp, though DNA from the invasive fish has been found repeatedly in the waterway not far from Lake Michigan.
Michigan State Police hope to solve rapes in Metro Detroit more quickly when they open a lab to handle rape kits this summer.
Police in Roseville say DNA evidence was used to identify an armed robbery suspect who attempted to rob the Coin Cove coin and jewelry store last June.
Michigan State Police and the Department of Corrections said Friday that overall 74 crimes have been linked to 61 state prisoners following the DNA analysis.
Legislation before state lawmakers would make a significant change to Michigan's paternity laws.
A DNA test has confirmed that 5-year-old Mariha Smith, missing since last Sunday, was indeed the girl found dead in a burned home on Detroit's west side.
An assistant Wayne County prosecutor said Detroit police officer Brian Huff never had a chance when he was shot to death last May.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
Chloe and Helena Bennett were inside their Orion Township condo when it exploded Tuesday night.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1.
The commissioners voted 10-0 to reject the sheriff's proposal to hire three additional deputies focused on fugitive apprehension.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
On Thursday, Tlaib said the warrant "signals that the days of the Israeli apartheid government operating with impunity are ending."
Chloe and Helena Bennett were inside their Orion Township condo when it exploded Tuesday night.
Hoekstra, who was named chairman earlier this year, previously served as a U.S. House representative in Michigan's 2nd District and as the U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump's first term.
A 72-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman suffered critical injuries. Several others suffered minor injuries as well.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
While some are bullish, other experts warn of investment risks as what comes next is impossible to know.
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Warehouse chain follows rival Costco in raising amount its 7.5 million members must pay to shop at BJ's stores.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1.
The No.1 recruit had been committed to the LSU Tigers since January 2024.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Hinch, a 50-year-old in his fourth season leading the Tigers, made the playoffs with a torrid second half despite losing quality players like right-hander Jack Flaherty at the July 30 trade deadline.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season. The city will host its 21st annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Friday.
The Michigan Wolverines will be bringing in a new force after flipping Belleville High School quarterback Bryce Underwood from LSU. Sports insider Alejandro Zuniga sat down with CBS News Detroit to discuss what's next for the team.
Within minutes, life completely changed for sisters Chloe and Helena Bennett. They were inside their Orion Township condo that exploded Tuesday night.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."
The Macomb County Board of Commissioners has rejected a proposal to create a crime suppression unit for the sheriff's office. The commissioners voted 10-0 to reject the sheriff's proposal to hire three additional deputies focused on fugitive apprehension.