Advanced DNA testing could bring justice to families of cold-case victims

Carmen Van Huss was murdered in 1993, and her family and friends were left without knowing who killed her for 33 years. Advanced DNA testing helped bring justice for Van Huss, her killer arrested soon after the results were released.

Rep. Carey Hamilton, D-Indianapolis, said House Bill 1248 was inspired by Van Huss’ family. 

On Thursday, Hamilton brought her bill to the Indiana House for its third reading, where it passed and now heads to the Senate. HB 1248 would establish the legal frameworks for private funding that would go towards DNA testing for cold cases.

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