Austin police apologize for mishandling DNA in murder case
Channel: CBS Austin
Date: 2024-04-08

In 2019, Gloria Lofton was allegedly murdered by suspected serial killer Raul Meza, but due to mishandling of DNA evidence by the Austin Police Department, it took a year to link Meza to the crime, and the department has now closed its internal investigation, issued an apology, and implemented new policies, leaving Lofton's family feeling frustrated and skeptical about the justice system.

Story: https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/murder-victims-family-irate-after-apd-closes-internal-investigation-issues-apology#
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