What happened
Thirteen-year-old Yara Gambirasio disappeared after leaving a sports center in 2010. Her body was found months later in a field near Bergamo.
The investigation
A large DNA investigation compared thousands of samples and used genetic genealogy-style family reconstruction to identify Massimo Bossetti as the source of a key profile found on Yara’s clothing.
What the courts or investigators concluded
Bossetti was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. He continues to contest the forensic evidence and conviction.
Why the case remains significant
The investigation became famous for its enormous DNA-screening effort and for legal debate about preservation, testing and interpretation of biological evidence.
Case context
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