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State of Louisiana v Dulce Maria Funez
Cybergenetics DNA analysis links woman to double homicide
| Crime | In April 2014, Connie and Edward Hall were found murdered in their home. Connie had been stabbed nearly 40 times. |
| Evidence | A hat was found at the scene. |
| DNA | The Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory produced the DNA data from the evidence. |
| Match | The lab was unable to interpret the DNA data. The DNA mixture was too complex for their interpretation methods. |
| TrueAllele | On the same DNA data, the computer’s statistic connecting the hat with Dulce Maria Funez was 24.1 thousand. The computer also inferred an unknown male contributor profile on the hat; later believed to be Funez’ boyfriend and accomplice. The expected match statistic for this unknown male was 550 quintillion. |
| Cybergenetics | On April 23, 2021, William Allan testified at the trial in a Clinton, Louisiana court about the computer DNA match statistic. |
| Outcome | Dulce Maria Funez was found guilty of two counts of first degree murder. |
Media
- Investigation into Ethel double murder continues WAFB 9
- Detectives name persons of interest possibly related to Ethel double murder WAFB 9
- Suspects sought in E. Feliciana double murder Eunice Today
- Ethel double murder suspect is in jail in Germany WBRZ 2
- Germany refuses extradition of suspected double killer to the US because officials cannot guarantee she will not die in prison Daily Mail
- Germany extradites Woman charged In La. double murder KPEL 96.5
- Prosecutors lay out bloody scene at Ethel home as East Feliciana murder trial opens The Advocate
- Woman found guilty of 2 counts of first degree murder in Ethel double homicide WAFB 9