DNA HELP
Forensic DNA for cold cases
New DNA technology can generate better profiles from small and degraded samples, separate mixtures, and produce profiles to compare to public DNA databases in addition to the regular criminal database (CODIS). Most government crime labs currently do not have this technology. Here are some private labs that might be able to help.
Intermountain Forensics (nonprofit)
Intermountain Forensics (our lab) has advanced, scientifically validated technology that produces court-admissible DNA profiles. Our Lab Director/Technical Leader and our DNA Analyst are forensic DNA experts who have testified in courts throughout the U.S. The lab generates traditional (STR) profiles, genetic genealogy profiles (Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS)) for authorized public databases (GEDmatch/FTDNA) comparison, and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) that produces sharper profiles from smaller and degraded samples plus "phenotypes" (estimates of the suspect's race, eye and hair color). IMF has interpretation compatible with both STR and NGS profiles, the M-Vac System (confirmed by the FBI to extract up to 12 times the amount of DNA versus conventional methods), the Tissuelyser II for extraction from teeth and bones, and other state-of-the-art technology. IMF offers free consultations.