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The center is making progress in reducing backlogs in forensic biology and seized drugs, though firearms remain a challenge.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before, 3 the 90 before that.
The investigation utilizes existing resources from the Special Victims Division and federal partnerships.
Victims of these crimes and the broader Houston community benefit from the removal of a violent offender from the streets.
Delays in forensic analysis can hinder investigations and prolong legal processes, potentially impacting victims and the accused.
HPD has identified a suspect in four long-unsolved sexual assault cases using new DNA technology. They are now looking for other potential victims who may have been targeted by the same individual.
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Leaders called Phillip Cerf a “vicious” offender tied to four rapes from 1997–2016. They said DNA and genealogy solved the cold cases, and more victims may exist.