Golden State Killer: How DNA Solved a 40-Year Mystery

Learn how cutting-edge DNA technology and genetic genealogy solved the decades-long mystery of the Golden State Killer, one of America's most notorious criminals. For over 40 years, Joseph James DeAngelo evaded capture, leaving a trail of 13 murders and 51 assaults across California. Investigators,...

54 min - Science & Tech - Real Stories

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