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30-Jun-2022
No one is safe from gun violence
Everyone has a hero they look up to. Whether a mathematical genius of modern computing, or a talented football athlete.
In the 2021 off-season, NFL player Jimmy Smith of the Baltimore Ravens flew to Los Angeles with his family. In the hotel parking lot, he was approached by two hooded gunmen. A third man pressed a gun against his pregnant partner’s belly. The robbers demanded money and jewelry.
“Terrifying,” Smith said afterwards. “You feel helpless. Just some cowards running up on you with three guns. You don’t know if you’re going to lose your life in that moment." He added, "Glad we lived."
Gun violence is increasing in this country. Random violence is up. Just walking down the street, your safety isn't assured. Whether university student or NFL cornerback, no one is immune from gun violence. But when a criminal touches his handgun, he may leave behind his DNA. That DNA evidence can find him later on.
A handgun is often handled by many people – five or more – mixing together their DNA. Most software cannot unmix this complex DNA. But advanced TrueAllele computing can tease apart the genetic types of the gunmen. And match the gun to the criminal. With TrueAllele, what was once impossible is now routine.