Multiple Men Charged with Sexual Assaults on Minors in Multiple States

A Connecticut man was arrested after forensic genetic genealogy identified him as the person who impregnated his 23-year-old stepdaughter with intellectual disabilities, following a complex investigation involving DNA samples and family tree analysis. The use of advanced forensic techniques, including help from the Texas-based firm Othram, was crucial in matching the suspect's DNA to the paternal DNA obtained from fetal tissue. Authorities expressed gratitude for the collaborative work that led to the arrest, noting the case's complexity and the importance of modern forensic methods in achieving justice for the victim.