
A New Jersey judge ruled that prosecutors can use evidence from a powerful and increasingly common DNA tool in the upcoming trial of a man charged in the 2018 murder of four relatives. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
Main Idea: A New Jersey judge ruled that prosecutors can use STRmix DNA evidence in the trial of Paul Caneiro, who is charged in the 2018 murders of four relatives.
Key Points:
Wider use of STRmix could help convict the wrong person if the software makes a mistake, which would hurt public trust in courts.
STRmix may help police and prosecutors use tiny DNA traces to solve violent crimes and bring stronger evidence to juries.
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Defendant in the quadruple murder case and primary subject of the trial coverage.
New Jersey judge whose ruling allowed STRmix evidence in the murder trial and is a central decision-maker in.
Jurisdiction of the judge and court action central to the article.
One of the victims named in the case and part of the factual background.
One of the victims named in the case and part of the factual background.
One of the victims named in the case and part of the factual background.
One of the victims named in the case and part of the factual background.
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