Livingstone Sunhwa’s DNA results have come back inconclusive.
The Manica Post reports that a round table meeting
involving Ms Tadya, investigators and the DNA testing service providers was
held in Mutare last week on Friday, with the inconclusive results being
presented there.
Investigators said that the collected samples had been
compromised by extensive exposure to the sun, the rain and the wind.
Ms Tadya said “We are at a dead end, nothing is moving
seven weeks since the discovery of the remains. No concrete answer could be
reached with the collected samples. They told us that the samples did not yield
enough DNA, hence there was no conclusive answer.
“It will drag on because they have collected additional
samples, the teeth, which they say can also be a reliable source of DNA in post
mortem testing. They explained the challenges they are facing, but due to the
gravity of this case, they said they cannot declare inconclusive results, hence
the need for another round of trials with additional samples.
“This means waiting for another 21 days. If they fail to
come up with conclusive results within 21 days, they will then recommend that
the samples be sent for further testing either in South Africa or Botswana
where there is more advanced technology.”
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