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Solving Cold Cases with DNA

Award Information

Award #
2008-LT-BX-K013
Funding Category
Competitive
Location
Awardee County
Coconino
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2008
Total funding (to date)
$304,447

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2008, $304,447)

The purpose of these funds will be used to review thirty-one cold case homicides dating back to 1955 for potential biological evidence. Four investigators and a DNA analyst will be hired to review casework, evaluate the evidence, organize case files, repackage and preserve evidence to current standards. Funds will also be used for travel, laboratory equipment and office supplies.

ca/ncf

Date Created: September 11, 2008