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NOVA•Season 20•Episode 8

Murder, Rape and DNA

Mar 2, 199355 min
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Wherever we shed our body cells, we leave an indisputable identity card: our DNA. NOVA investigates the new science of DNA typing which is putting increasing numbers of murderers and rapists behind bars.

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Episode Summary

"Murder, Rape and DNA" is episode 8 of NOVA season 20. It aired on March 2, 1993.

Next: E9 · The Lost TribeBest of Season 20