In the pioneering Leicestershire murder investigation, who became the first person convicted of murder…
Colin Pitchfork was convicted in the Leicestershire case using DNA fingerprinting. The same technique excluded Richard Buckland, an early suspect.
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In the pioneering Leicestershire murder investigation, who became the first person convicted of murder using DNA fingerprinting?
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Correct answer A
Colin Pitchfork was convicted in the Leicestershire case using DNA fingerprinting. The same technique excluded Richard Buckland, an early suspect.
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Option A
The DNA evidence identified Pitchfork, who was convicted.
Option B
DNA profiling excluded Buckland, an early suspect.
Option C
Jeffreys developed the DNA fingerprinting technique.
Option D
Baker was the lead detective in the case.
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