In this episode of Beneath the Palms, Scott and retired detective Koa take a deep dive into how DNA technology revolutionized criminal investigations. From its early days to groundbreaking cases worldwide, they explore how forensic genealogy, AI, and cyber forensics are closing cases once thought unsolvable. They discuss infamous cases, including the Golden State Killer, Hawai‘i’s own Dawn Momohara case, and the chilling murder of Teresa Cormack in New Zealand—solved after 15 years thanks to advancements in DNA analysis.

As science evolves, justice is catching up with criminals who thought they got away. If you're fascinated by how DNA is rewriting the rules of crime-solving, this episode is for you.

As always, if you have any information on an unsolved case in Hawai‘i, you can contact: 📞 Honolulu Police Department Cold Case Unit: (808) 529-3111

📞 CrimeStoppers Honolulu: (808) 955-8300 or visit honolulucrimestoppers.org to submit a tip anonymously.

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