What advances in technology led to Ridgway's arrest?
Fingerprint analysis
High-quality video footage
DNA profiling
Mobile phone tracking
Answer
DNA profiling was a key advance in forensic technology that led to the arrest of Ridgway. DNA profiling involves comparing DNA samples from a crime scene to DNA samples from suspects. This can help to identify suspects who may have left DNA behind at a crime scene. In Ridgway's case, DNA profiling was used to match DNA samples from the Green River Killer to DNA samples from Ridgway.
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