Rape kit backlog grows with discovery of new old kits

By , Daily Memphian Updated: March 03, 2020 3:28 PM CT | Published: March 03, 2020 3:13 PM CT

All of the kits from the backlog that first came to light in 2012 have been tested, Memphis Police say. About 6,000 cases in which DNA was found are awaiting investigation.

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Memphis City Council Memphis Police Department sexual assault kits

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