Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA (COLD) Program

Since 2019, COLD Program funds were used to:

  • Upload multiple suspect profiles to Combined DNA Index System (CODIS), Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS/AFIS)
  • Identify 94 suspects who were initially unknown
  • Prosecute 20 cases that have resulted in convictions
  • Identify 39 suspects via Forensic Genetic Genealogy work
  • Charge or indict 66 cases
  • Resolve 83 cold cases