CSI: Miami Unmasks “Criminal Gene” Myth: DNA Findings Lead to Wrongfully Suspecting Murderer
MIAMI, FLORIDA – The popular TV showCSI: Miami tackled the controversial concept of a “criminal gene” in a compelling Season 5 finale episode titled “Born to Kill.” The storyline revolved around a prolific serial killer with an XYY genetic abnormality, who left a “Y” insignia on his victims, supposedly indicating a predisposition to criminal behavior. This genetic anomaly has been wrongly associated with criminal tendencies, leading to stigma and misunderstandings. The episode drew attention to …