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my 12 year old daughter was murdered in 1983. the state has lost the r

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my 12 year old daughter was murdered in 1983. the state has lost the rape evidence that convicted the killer. my question is, after all this time can evidence of rape ie. sperm still be detected if exhumed? we did not use a vault. thank you.

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March 4 2004 at 7:04 PM (46 minutes and 39 seconds later)
         
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I'm afraid that this is impossible. Twenty-one years after burial, in a warm climate like Alabama's, your daughter's remains are likely to be skeletal.

Regards,

Sue.

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March 5 2004 at 4:16 AM (9 hours and 12 minutes and 45 seconds later)
         
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Sue is probably correct, however.......
The technology involved in DNA recovery/testing is very dynamic and cutting edge. I would reccommend you contact your state forensic pathology lab and discuss it with them. Good luck.........Joe
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March 13 2004 at 5:08 AM (8 days later)
         
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