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United States v Kadeem Burden and Timothy Scott
Computer connects weapon to fleeing gunman
| Crime | In October 2017, two masked men fired 18 rounds into a vehicle, miraculously not hitting either of the two occupants. A police officer happened upon the scene and gave chase in his car. The gunmen fled. |
| Evidence | A semi-automatic AK-47 pistol was found near where the suspects were apprehended. |
| DNA | The Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory produced DNA mixture data from the trigger and grip from the AK-47. |
| Match | Due to the limited nature of the profile, the lab was not able to interpret the mixture data. |
| TrueAllele | On the same DNA data, the computer’s statistic connecting the AK-47 with Kadeem Burden was 59.2 quadrillion. |
| Cybergenetics | On February 26, 2019, William Allan testified at the trial in Baton Rouge, Louisiana about the computer DNA match statistic. |
| Outcome | On February 27, 2019, both Kadeem Burden and Timothy Scott were found guilty of felon in possession of firearms. |
Media
- Two 22-year-olds arrested in Monday shooting after officer saw the men firing weapons at vehicle The Advocate
- Federal jury convicts two violent gunmen of possessing firearms after previous felony convictions Department of Justice - U.S. Attorney’s Office - Middle District of Louisiana