GEOB: I note that the PR you have cited is a confirmation of the oft cited by us DNAP'ers use of wirness in the Derrick Todd Lee apprehension. The publicity generated in this case has had many different versions from many different sources. This current PR by DNAP is to confirm that DNAP was instrumental. Read, "KEY" to forwarding the investigation.
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SARASOTA, Florida, June 5, 2003 /PRNewswire/ -- Recent reports have suggested and today DNAPrint Genomics, Inc. (DNAPrint or the "Company") confirms that one of it's proprietary genome tests was instrumentally involved in the successful resolution of the Louisiana Serial Killer case.
The Louisiana Multi-Agency Homicide Task Force (Task Force) detectives used physical information about the subject obtained from the DNAPrint's DNAWitness test to hone in on high value leads that otherwise might have been prioritized differently. DNAPrint believes the investigative focus provided by the test helped enable a more rapid apprehension of the suspect.
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Having been involved in DNAP since before that time, I followed the News reports closely. We have posted here many storied that did not include this favorable introduction of DNAwitness to the police community. The stories have waffled and been slanted in some cases. Perhaps even constructed to reduce the importance of a new and "darn near first application" scientific method.
I believe in light of this it has become necessary for DNAP to issue this reminder, and to state in no uncertain terms the importance of DNAWitness in catching Derik Todd Lee, and in so doing perhaps even saving a few lives by getting this drek before he went on one last spree.
I recall at the time watching I believe CNN or Fox and in an interview with a commentator Dr. Henry Lee was able to comment very briefley on the genomic test that assisted and then the other news of the day intervened.
This press release was not for the benefit of the shareholders to create warm and fuzzy feelings about DNAP. It is a firm reitteration of a clouded past accomplishment, and it is aimed I believe as a tool to promote the marketing of DNAWitness to those agencies that can employ it.
Thanks for bringing this to the boards attention. I guess you have to fight FUD on many fronts, not just IHUB and RB.
Stakddek
