Obtaining DNA Upon Arrest

In 2011, lawmakers concluded that collecting DNA from a suspect who was not a convicted felon went against the Fourth Amendment rights of unlawful search in seizure. Following this, more states across the country started passing laws that required DNA to be collected from suspects at the time of arrest for certain crimes. By 2014, as the 10-year anniversary of Brittany's death passed, Maggie wrapped up her 12th caravan to catch a killer tour and was more determined than ever to stop the case from going cold. In May 2016, thanks in part to Maggie's tireless campaigning, Oklahoma became the 29th Star State to sign a bill that required DNA  to be collected during an arrest. As the votes were