Day: February 6, 2026

What Does a DNA Match Actually Mean in a Criminal Case?

“The defendant’s DNA matched the evidence.” Jurors hear this line and, in an instant, the case feels over.Years of television, podcasts, and true-crime documentaries have trained us to believe that a DNA match is the gold standard of proof. It sounds scientific. Certain. Objective. If DNA is unique to every person, then a “match” must…