Kristin Middleman
Appearances
20/20
The Code Breakers
They had over 1,000 suspects. All of a sudden, it's narrowed down to four. It was our breakthrough.
20/20
The Code Breakers
Everything you see on our right side will be forensic. Everything you see on the left side will be research. Not every case is suitable for DNA testing right now. Burnt remains, exploded remains, really difficult to make sure. But we hope that one day we live in a world where every case can be suitable for DNA testing.
20/20
The Code Breakers
David, yep. So our projects collided, and he actually cured my blind mice. So I thought, wow, if this guy can do that, I think I'll marry him.
20/20
The Code Breakers
His words were, let's build a forensic lab of the future. And my words were, what? Who's going to give you evidence?
20/20
The Code Breakers
I said, I don't think people will come. And he said, well, I'm going to build it, and we're going to see.
20/20
The Code Breakers
These types of crimes going unsolved have a ripple effect across society, not just the victim and the family not having answers, but the law enforcement that worked the case for decades consumed by a case they can't solve.
20/20
The Code Breakers
I can't even. I don't even have the words. You don't need words. I'm glad you have answers. Thank you.
20/20
The Code Breakers
I think we're going to live in a world in this lifetime where there are no unidentified victims, victims that are named voiceless, where perpetrators are caught the first time they commit a crime.
20/20
The Code Breakers
For many. I don't believe in closure when you've gone through something as horrible as one of these violent crimes. But I do believe that truth allows you to turn the page.