DNA results from crime scenes could soon be returned in as little as 90 minutes in Shelby County

By , Daily Memphian Updated: August 25, 2026 7:28 PM CT | Published: August 25, 2026 7:25 PM CT

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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Brandon LaGrone II

Brandon 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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