Forensic Firsts (2012)

S1E1 DNA Profiling

DNA profiling has revolutionized forensic investigations, playing a crucial role in apprehending a serial rapist who plagued a quaint English town and in identifying one of America's most infamous murderers, the brutal BTK Killer. As advancements in science progress, the power of genetic profiling in solving homicides expands further. Explore two pivotal cases that highlight the evolution of genetic profiling, showcasing the scientists and detectives who were instrumental in these groundbreaking investigations, marking the dawn of a new era in forensic science.