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DNA analysis in the investigation of the murder of Rachel Nickell
December 18th, 2008
Cellmark Forensic Services is pleased to have been able to assist the Metropolitan Police in the investigation of the murder of Rachel Nickell. Working with colleagues at Forensic Alliance, scientists at Cellmark provided the DNA analysis which established the link with Robert Napper who today pleaded guilty to Rachel Nickell’s murder.
Cellmark provides a wide range of forensic laboratory services to support the work of the police. In particular Cellmark is a specialist in DNA analysis which it has provided since 1987. The development of forensic DNA testing during this time has made it possible to provide identification from smaller and smaller amounts of DNA. Our scientists are pleased that their expertise has helped the police in this case.
Further information can be obtained from the Metropolitan Police Press Office.
Ruth Shulver: 07785 348714
Metropolitan Police Press Office.
David Hartshorne
Commercial Director
Cellmark Forensic Services
Tel: 01235 552 307
Mob: 0771 333 2872
About Cellmark Forensic Services
Cellmark and Cellmark Forensic Services are registered names of Orchid Cellmark Ltd, part of Orchid Cellmark Inc, a leading International provider of DNA testing services. Established in 1987 Cellmark is a specialist forensic DNA testing company providing a comprehensive analytical service for the investigation of a wide range of offences. Cellmark serves many of the UK’s largest police forces and in the UK employs over 220 people working from some of the most advanced forensic laboratories in the world. In addition to forensic DNA testing Cellmark is also a major supplier of DNA paternity testing services to the legal profession and the general public, as well as carrying out a range of animal DNA testing services. More information on Cellmark Forensic Services can be found at www.cellmarkforensics.co.uk, and information on Orchid Cellmark Ltd can be found at www.orchidcellmark.co.uk, and More information on Orchid Cellmark Inc. can be found at www.orchid.com
