The backlog of rape kits has shrunk, but the fight to end delayed evidence testing rages on

Evidence testing is imperative to the successful analysis of any crime — especially when the offense is as serious as sexual assault. But until recently, thousands of rape kits, some of which were collected as far back as the 1980s, remained untested. The reasons behind these delays are varied. Either the suspects were already identified, … Continue reading The backlog of rape kits has shrunk, but the fight to end delayed evidence testing rages on