Daytona Cops Testing DNA During Traffic Stops
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Police officers in Daytona Beach are swabbing the mouths of persons of interests during traffic stops with special DNA kits in the hunt for an elusive serial killer, sources close to the investigation told Local 6.
Investigators said they believe the same man has killed four women execution style in the Daytona Beach area.
A profiler said the serial killer is likely clean cut and probably has a wife or girlfriend.
And, the Daytona Beach police Chief, Mike Chitwood, said detectives have the killer’s DNA.
“Genetically, we know who he is,” Chitwood said. “We have DNA evidence from the murder scenes — so, we got that. That is never going to go away. And, sooner or later, we will match the DNA to the physical person and bring closure to everything that is going on.”
Agents are using the DNA kits to collect as much DNA as possible during traffic stops and special operations in hopes on making a match.
Local 6 (TV Station in Daytona Beach) showed agents stopping a person of interest from Canada, who gave his DNA to officers on the street using the DNA kit.
The DNA kits are also being used in prostitution stings in the area.
Chitwood said over time, modern technology will lead to the killer.
“I can tell you that we are working really, really hard,” Chitwood said. “I can tell you that there are a lot of things going on behind the scenes.”
(Local 6)
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I live in Daytona Beach. The police here dont have a very good reputation for accomplishing anything.
February 7th, 2008 at 6:36 pmnice pic Bash
a reminder to never ever invite a clown to your kids party
February 7th, 2008 at 6:41 pmBash,
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February 7th, 2008 at 7:05 pmAs much as I hope they catch this bastard, I don’t think I’d be very cooperative giving up my DNA when receiving a speeding ticket…
February 7th, 2008 at 7:33 pmNor do they have a legal right to take your DNA without probable cause, and everyone should refuse such a request just for that fact. I hope they catch the sick bastard, but would not at any level accept the government taking DNA from citizens and cataloging them for future reference without just cause. And the slim chance you get this guy in a traffic violation is not just cause.
February 7th, 2008 at 9:24 pmA lot of wanted criminals are caught because of something as simple as a traffic stop. Very useful crime fighting tool.
February 8th, 2008 at 12:55 amI dont think so….
February 8th, 2008 at 12:58 amToo bad genetics isn’t advanced to the point that they can extrapolate his appearance from the DNA. Though they can probably already distinguish blonde and kinky hair types, as I recall.
February 8th, 2008 at 1:21 am