These accounts detail how advanced DNA technology and genetic genealogy eventually cracked three cold case murders that had remained unsolved for decades. In the first instance, investigators identified Alex Ewing as the serial killer who brutally bludgeoned a family in Colorado after his profile matched decades-old evidence. Another case highlights how a woman’s suspicious phone calls from prison led to her confession regarding the 1988 murder of her roommate, Pam Pitts. Finally, the sources describe the pursuit of Wilson Chouest, a serial rapist linked by DNA to two unidentified victims found in 1980. Through the DNA Doe Project, one of these women was finally identified by her family via her unique tattoos. These narratives emphasize the relentless efforts of law enforcement to provide closure for families long after the crimes occurred.

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