Are we even sure that the backpack they found was put there by the adjuster? Because the entire country knew they were canvassing central park for the bag in real time. And leaving the actual jacket he wore is risky because there could be DNA left on it. Hopefully the backpack and jacket were scrubbed clean.

[–] Acute_Engles@hexbear.net 50 points 1 week ago

Not even a little bit sure but i think it's still just as funny if it's someone playing a prank

[–] ZWQbpkzl@hexbear.net 35 points 1 week ago (1 children)

DNA is only good to confirm they have the right guy. Ditching the attire you were filmed with is far more important.

[–] Aradina@lemmy.ml 35 points 1 week ago (2 children)

DNA can also be matched using DNA services like 23 and me or whatever. If the shooter or a family member has ever traced their ancestry with that it could be used to catch them

[–] ZWQbpkzl@hexbear.net 7 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (2 children)

Have they ever actually done that though? I don't think they've ever caught someone because they dropped a pube their aunt took a 23 and me.

[–] Aradina@lemmy.ml 23 points 1 week ago

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_James_DeAngelo

All the cops have to do is ask the company. It's like ring doorbells.

[–] RedDawn@hexbear.net 10 points 1 week ago

They caught the golden state killer that way.

[–] BakerBagel@midwest.social 2 points 1 week ago

You sont even need to have sent them a sample. Tou just need about a dozen distant relatives you have never even heard of submit a sample and the authorities can track you down, like people you only share a set of great-grandparents.