Elevate the Priority of DNA Testing in New Windsor's Cold Cases

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The Issue

Despite significant advancements in forensic science over the years, a substantial number of cold cases in New Windsor remain unsolved due to the lack of priority given to DNA testing. The power of DNA testing lies in its ability to unambiguously link a suspect to a crime scene or exonerate an innocent person. The American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors, Lab Accreditation Board has noted that "While other types of evidence can be fuzzier in their implications, DNA test results can provide a strong indicator of a person’s guilt or innocence." In New Windsor, countless unsolved cases could potentially be resolved. This petition implores the justice department to reprioritize resources and would move the emphasis towards DNA testing in these cold cases. The lives affected and justice unserved necessitate this significant change. Please join us in calling for our local government to reshift its focus and promptly address the backlog of cold cases in need of DNA testing. Sign this petition for justice delayed no longer to be justice denied.

The Decision Makers

Letitia James
New York Attorney General
David Hoovler
Orange County District Attorney
George Meyers
New Windsor Town Justice

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