Toronto Police have finally charged a suspect in the 20-year-old murder case of Patrick Santos, a young man from Scarborough, Ontario. Santos was tragically discovered zip-tied and duct-taped in his own home back in 2006.
Thanks to cutting-edge investigative genetic genealogy techniques, authorities were able to link the DNA found at the crime scene to Pierre O’Connor, a resident of Hamilton with no prior criminal history.
In a riveting discussion, host Maria Kestane delves into the intricacies of this long-dormant case with Fil Martino, co-host of the compelling series “Tracking a Killer.” Later, she sits down with Steen Hartsen from the British Columbia Institute of Technology to explore the world of genetic genealogy, shedding light on both its capabilities and ethical considerations.
For more on this captivating story, tune in to “Tracking a Killer” podcast.
