From ABC7 New York · · 50s
Man gets 25 years for 2001 Bronx rape solved by DNA genealogy
DNA genealogy identifies rapist in 2001 Bronx college rape case after 22 years
In brief
DNA genealogy identifies rapist in 2001 Bronx college rape case after 22 years DNA genealogy technology helped identify and convict Jancys Santiago for 2001 rape of college student in Bronx Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
DNA breakthrough
Jancys Santiago sentenced to 25 years for 2001 Bronx college student rape
“This decision was more than 20 years in the making”
Cold case solved
DNA genealogy matched profiles from 2001 and 2000 rapes to identify Santiago
“Unfortunately, at the time, the DNA profile could not be linked to a specific individual”
Survivor's story
Katy Vicchitto, rape survivor, says trauma affects every aspect of her life
“My experience as a survivor of a sexual assault affects every aspect of my life”
Justice delayed
Santiago's DNA profile matched to victim's neighbor in 2001 rape case
“She survived, and she is here with us today”
Funding boost
Bronx DA received $500,000 grant to reexamine cold cases using DNA technology
“This process led investigators to only one man. Jancys Santiago”
What matters most
DNA genealogy technology helped identify and convict Jancys Santiago for 2001 rape of college student in Bronx
