New California law expands DNA tools for missing persons investigations

A new California law is expanding the state’s use of DNA technology in missing persons investigations, giving authorities another tool to identify unknown people and revisit unresolved cases. Gov. Gavin Newsom , a Democrat, signed the measure into law last month, loosening restrictions on California’s Missing Persons DNA Program. The program had previously been limited to identifying deceased individuals. Under the expanded law, its database may also be used to identify unknown people who are al