The ‘Grim Sleeper’, a cold case in Los Angeles, may have just been found. Because of a new technique approved in the state of California, one of only two states to do so, DNA found a likely suspect and led to his arrest.

The ‘Grim Sleeper’ is a serial killer who  murdered ten people in the Los Angeles area over 25 years and baffled police with his ability to elude their best efforts.

The new law allows authorities to use DNA taken from covicted criminals and search for family members who may have committed a crime as well. This has only been used in Colorado and Europe and both areas have seen success.

Some are pushing for the testing to be used more widely in an effort to close cold and open cases that plague the US.

The question begs, does this violate our civil rights? The man to ask is Los Angeles Defense Attorney Robert Michael Helfend.

At the criminal defense law firm of Robert Michael Helfend, Attorney at Law, you will receive the straight-up, aggressive criminal defense representation that you have the right to expect when you hire an experienced attorney. But you also get more. I am criminal trial lawyer Robert Helfend. For more than twenty years I have been providing tough and effective representation in state and federal district criminal justice courts throughout Los Angeles and California. My success includes acquittals for felonies in federal and state courts, as well as significant reduction of charges for clients who did the crime, but can’t afford to do the time. Contact me to schedule a consultation about your charges. I am ready to go to work for you.” – Robert Helfend