法院利用新进的法医技术将罪犯绳之以法。 Kay 的 DNA 被发现在 Shepherd 的身体（脖子上的头发）和用来勒死她的茶巾。 在Shepherd的脖子上发现了属于Kay 的头发，且根据DNA 图谱，百分之百匹配。 由于先进的DNA 技术和出色的警务工作，Kay 被绳之以法。 “重要的是为了声张正义，千方百计地去进行谋杀调查。

The court heard how the arrest came after advances in forensic techniques used to bring criminals to justice. Kay’s DNA was found on Shepherd’s body (a hair on her neck) and a tea towel that was used to strangle her. The hair belonging to Kay that was found on Shepherd’s neck gave a full DNA profile matching Kay. He has been brought to justice thanks to advances in DNA technology and some excellent police work. “It’s important that no murder investigation is closed until no stone has been left unturned and justice is done.

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