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A police sketch based on DNA

Today, Explained

Is This a CGI Head of a Young Black Man?

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Edmonton police used DNA phenotyping to create a composite of a young black man. The image was immediately excoriated online by people concerned about the impact on racialized communities. Police apologized, but also insisted they were just trying to find justice for the victim.

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