He terrorized women. He slipped through the cracks. But one detective refused to give up. Untested, an exclusive true crime podcast series from WITNESS and USA TODAY, brings listeners along on this detective’s quest to bring a serial sex offender to justice. To get the full season ad-free on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, subscribe at USAToday.supportingcast.fm.
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Rape Kit Backlog Podcasts
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Detective Annie Harrison learns that a man she’s investigating for rape in Michigan has also been accused 800 miles away. To get the full season ad-free on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, subscribe at USAToday.supportingcast.fm. For more true-crime content, subscribe at Witness.USAToday.com. Read our investigation into the problem of untested rape kits …
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For decades, hundreds of thousands of rape kits sat ignored in warehouses and evidence rooms around the country. As a result, a lot of sex offenders – many of them serial rapists – were never caught. They’re still out there, free to assault more women. Untested, an exclusive true crime podcast series from WITNESS and USA TODAY, brings listeners alo…
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He terrorized women. He slipped through the cracks. But one detective refused to give up. Untested, an exclusive true crime podcast series from WITNESS and USA TODAY, brings listeners along on this detective’s quest to bring a serial sex offender to justice. Coming on May 6. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not…
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Episode 11: A further discussion about genetics and weight loss
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In this week’s episode, Shannon and Nick have a follow-up discussion concerning genetics, diet and weight loss. Included in the discussion is the role genes can have in weight loss, but why it’s not the only factor. Plus, Nick elaborates more on his 300-pound weight loss journey over the past six years.…
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Episode 10: How secure is your genetic information online?
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Data breaches are all too common today, ranging from retails to credit companies. In June, we learned that MyHeritage had a data breach that impacted 92 million users. How serious was the database breach and how can you fight back and prevent the damage? In this episode, we talk to Burton Kelso, a cyber-security and technology expert out of Kansas …
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Episode 9: Exploring the link between weight loss, diet and genetics
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How important are your genes when it comes to fitting in your jeans? In this week’s episode of Genetic Jackpot, we explore how genes can impact obesity and the food you like. We speak to Emily Brown of Genetic Garden about how your genes, diet and overall health can be connected. We also have a discussion about the obesity gene and while it may exi…
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Episode 8: The backlog of thousands of untested rape kits
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Statistics show that one-in-six women will be raped or sexually assaulted in their life. On average, there are over 300,000 rape cases annually in the United States. A "rape kit" is one of the first steps a victim can take in helping authorities find justice in their case. Unfortunately, there have been over 225,000 untested rape kits discovered ac…
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Episode 7: Chicago news anchor's journey to Africa for answers
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For many, online records and databases can serve as our primary source of research into our families following a DNA tests. Many others, unfortunately, do not have that option. WGN anchor Cortney Hall spoke to us about her journey to Senegal after a DNA test revealed she was of Senegalese Mandinka ancestry. She shares her story with us, then we cha…
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Episode 6: Helping younger generations become aware of DNA
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Back when we were in high school, we learned what was known about DNA through boring textbooks and lectures. Thankfully for today’s high school students, there’s a new way to become aware of DNA. Throughout the nation, undergraduate students are traveling to high schools to help students learn and become aware of the power of DNA. They’re using int…
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