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A new California<\/a> law is expanding the state\u2019s use of DNA technology in missing persons investigations, giving authorities another tool to identify unknown people and revisit unresolved cases.<\/p>\n

Gov. Gavin Newsom<\/a>, a Democrat, signed the measure into law last month, loosening restrictions on California\u2019s Missing Persons DNA Program.<\/p>\n

The program had previously been limited to identifying deceased individuals. Under the expanded law, its database may also be used to identify unknown people who are alive, allowing state forensic resources to assist in a wider range of investigations.<\/p>\n

MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING PARTNER ARRESTED IN MEXICO NEARLY TWO YEARS AFTER FLEEING WITH THEIR TWO CHILDREN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The program supports coroners, medical examiners and law enforcement agencies seeking to identify missing or unknown individuals across California.<\/p>\n

“Any missing person case \u2014 adult, child, MMIP, or otherwise \u2014 is one too many. No family should know the prolonged uncertainty of waiting for answers, and together we\u2019re making it clear that California takes action,” state Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat, said in a statement last month.<\/p>\n

TEEN FOUND IN SHALLOW CALIFORNIA VINEYARD GRAVE IDENTIFIED NEARLY 50 YEARS LATER AS FAMILY WARNS KILLER<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“AB 2018 is the right tool at the right time that will advance California\u2019s ability to resolve missing persons cases and rekindle hope. I look forward to continuing the vital work of delivering justice for missing persons and their loved ones,” he continued.<\/p>\n

Assemblymember James Ramos, a Democrat, authored the legislation. He said the changes will make forensic identification resources more accessible to investigators and could help families who have waited years for answers.<\/p>\n

“AB 2018 will help all families with missing loved ones receive the answers they need,” Ramos said. “This modernization is especially urgent given the disproportionate number of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons plaguing our state. Ensuring our justice system personnel have the tools they need to perform effectively is critical to bringing resolution to cases involving the missing.”<\/p>\n

The law also changes how long certain DNA samples may remain in the state\u2019s system.<\/p>\n

Previously, DNA collected from relatives of missing people was destroyed after remains were identified. The state may now retain samples when investigators believe additional related remains could later be recovered and require identification.<\/p>\n

The expanded authority comes as law enforcement agencies and forensic specialists in Northern California continue using newer DNA-analysis techniques to examine cold cases, according to Fox 40.<\/p>\n

The Calaveras Cold Case Task Force was established in 2020 to reexamine unresolved cases in the county. The nonprofit team includes local law enforcement officials and scientists who use advanced forensic methods, including DNA analysis, to pursue new leads.<\/p>\n

Supporters of the law say the changes could reduce barriers for local investigators while giving families of missing people a greater chance of learning what happened to their loved ones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/california-missing-persons-dna-law <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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