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Émile affair: traces of unknown DNA found

Lhe technical analyzes of the bones and clothes of little Émile, discovered by a hiker last March in the village of Haut Vernet (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence), seem to provide new elements.

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According to RTL, two traces of unknown human DNA, that is to say belonging neither to the little boy nor to his family, were found there by experts from the forensic hematology laboratory.

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Although this discovery is important, the “degraded” quality of this DNA detected “in very small quantities” makes its interpretation difficult. For DNA to be compared to the automated genetic fingerprint file (FNAEG), at least 12 different characteristics must be found, explain our colleagues who speak of “traces of partial DNA”.


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Furthermore, the degradation of this DNA increases the possibilities of matching with several people.

The investigation into the disappearance of little Émile, while he was staying with his grandparents, continues. Between eight and ten investigators still work there “full time”, Jean-Luc Blachon, the Aix-en-Provence prosecutor in charge of the case, told BFMTV in September. For the moment, all avenues, whether criminal or accidental, are still being explored.

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