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The book was referenced during two episodes that examined privacy concerns surrounding familial DNA searches, with law professor Aaron Murphy citing his own work as covering the dark side of forensic DNA. The hosts highlighted how the book discussed the implications of cases like Angie Dodge, emphasizing the potential for DNA to implicate relatives. Overall, the book was mentioned as a pertinent source rather than being strongly endorsed.
Episode: The DNA of a Killer - Encore
It was mentioned during a discussion about the privacy concerns of familial DNA searches, in relation to the Angie Dodge case.
The states I think that are worried about this are worried about maybe we could use your DNA to see if your brother is breaking the law or your dad's breaking the law or your son's breaking the law.
Episode: The DNA of a Killer
It was mentioned in relation to privacy concerns surrounding the use of familial DNA searches in criminal investigations, which the author discusses in the book.
New York University law professor Aaron Murphy wrote Inside the Cell, the dark side of forensic DNA, and says there's real privacy concerns with familial DNA searches.