Missing children found dead.
Forensic evidence in child homicide cases is critical to determine sexual abuse. Forensic evidence can help focus an investigation on a suspect through DNA results. Of 210 missing children found deceased, 68% were homicides, 16% had accidental causes, 12% were unknown, and 4% were suicides.
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