Why is there such a long delay with homicide trials in New Orleans?

24/11/2025 27 min
Why is there such a long delay with homicide trials in New Orleans?

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Episode Synopsis

New Orleans has a major DNA test backlog, and it’s slowing homicide prosecutions.

We take a deep dive into the problem and what’s being done to address it with District Attorney Jason Williams and Matt Derbes, comicide unit chief for the District Attorney's office.

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