Crown says DNA evidence helped ID man now on trial for decades-old sex assaults against children

In Brampton, Ontario, Richard Neil, now 67, is on trial for multiple charges including kidnapping and sexual assault against children from the 1990s. Prosecutors presented DNA evidence that connected Neil to three brutal attacks, which had long gone unsolved. This case highlights the critical role modern forensic science plays in solving cold cases and bringing justice to victims after many years. The trial underscores the importance of advancements in DNA technology in criminal investigations.