In January 2026’s Criminally Curious episode Echoes Across Charlottesville, DNA played a critical role long before an arrest was possible.
This Legal Talk segment breaks down CODIS—what it is, how it works, and why DNA from earlier attacks didn’t immediately lead police to a name.
This video explains the gap between knowing and proving—and why investigators could link cases years before they could identify the person responsible.
@criminallycuriousal In January 2026’s Criminally Curious episode Echoes Across Charlottesville, DNA played a critical role long before an arrest was possible. This Legal Talk segment breaks down CODIS—what it is, how it works, and why DNA from earlier attacks didn’t immediately lead police to a name. This video explains the gap between knowing and proving—and why investigators could link cases years before they could identify the person responsible. 🎧 The full episode, Echoes Across Charlottesville, is available now on Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Spotify, and other popular podcast apps. Search Criminally Curious Podcast or visit criminallycurious.com. Stay curious.#CODIS #TrueCrimeTok #LegalTalk #ForensicScience #DNAEvidence #TrueCrimeCommunity #JusticeSystem ♬ original sound – Criminally Curious Podcast