Cold Case Murder Arrest with the Help of AI and Genealogy Databases

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Anthony Scalici, a Florida man, was indicted for the 15-year-old cold case murder of his uncle in New York. DNA on a plastic fork he discarded at the crime scene led to his arrest.

Key Points

  • First time a homicide suspect was identified in NYC using public genealogy databases
  • Successful partnership between law enforcement agencies

Pros

  • Use of AI and genealogy databases in solving cold cases
  • Closure for grieving families and justice for victims

Cons

  • Privacy concerns related to public genealogy databases