DNA results from crime scenes could soon be returned in as little as 90 minutes in Shelby County
Shelby County Mayor Lee Larris speaks at a press conference, giving an update on the next steps for implementing rapid DNA. (Brandon LaGrone II/The Daily Memphian)
The new technology aims to dramatically reduce investigation timelines compared to traditional forensic processing at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation lab in Jackson, Tennessee.
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public safety DNA Steve Mulroy Lee HarrisBrandon LaGrone II
Brandon LaGrone Jr. is a Bluff City native who has earned an undergraduate degree in journalism from LSU’s Manship School. He’s written for publications including The (Baton Rouge) Advocate and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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