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State of Louisiana v Kenneth Gleason
Cybergenetics DNA analysis links serial killer to shooting scene
| Crime | In the fall of 2017, in separate incidents, two black men were shot to death in Baton Rouge. Shots were also fired through the door of a black family. The random shootings appeared to be racially motivated. |
| Evidence | Cartridge cases were recovered from one of the crime scenes. |
| DNA | The Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory produced the DNA data from the evidence. |
| Match | The lab was unable to interpret the DNA data. There was insufficient DNA for their interpretation methods. |
| TrueAllele | On the same DNA data, the computer’s statistic connecting the cartridge cases with Kenneth Gleason was 3.28 million. |
| Cybergenetics | On April 23, 2021, William Allan testified at the trial in Baton Rouge court about the computer DNA match statistic. |
| Outcome | On April 26, 2021, the jury found Kenneth Gleason guilty of first-degree murder. He faces a mandatory life sentence. |
Media
- Is a serial killer targeting black men in Baton Rouge? News One
- White suspect arrested in Louisiana killings of black men police say likely 'racially motivated' NBC News
- Trial of alleged serial killer Kenneth Gleason delayed over new DNA results Nola.com
- Alleged serial killer's DNA found on shell casings at 2017 homicide scene, witness says The Advocate
- Alleged serial killer Kenneth Gleason found guilty of murder in killing of black resident The Advocate