While DNA doesn’t “lie,” it should not be accepted as the end-all of evidence in a case. There are examples of DNA transfer from medics working one person going on to the body of the next person they worked. Sometimes busy inner-city medics are so much “on the go” they don’t always change out everything. My nephew works one such ambulance in downtown Atlanta, known locally as “the stab cab.” He’s basically a combat medic and it’s pretty messy.
But anyway, evidence should be more than just “we found your DNA there.” Of course, that whole “under the fingernails” thing just might be what the state needs. I’m just saying that you need to look at all possibilities before jumping to a conclusion.
As for pulling Chanel’s name out of a black hat, well, Teresa, it takes a little more than that, you know.
His DNA must have been on file already.
DNA, with no matching records is difficult.
But a relative who has DNA on file would be a close match, so you could narrow the suspects down, which has been done................