Cape Cod slaying highlights Massachusetts DNA backlog
Cape Cod murder case exposes the Massachusetts crime lab’s capacity limits as prosecutors note delays in DNA testing. Christa Worthington’s slaying led to Christopher McCowen’s arrest after a long wait, with lab size and funding blamed for slow results and a rising backlog.
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Cape Cod murder case hinges on slow DNA testing
The Massachusetts crime lab took nine months to positively ID the killer of fashion writer Washington. Investigators faced underfunding and wait times far above the national standard, with promises of reforms and more staff to speed future DNA results.
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