How long does it take to test and verify a DNA match? This will shock you!

[Gleb Gamow]

(CNN)DNA from New York prison escapees Richard Matt and David Sweat has been found inside a burglarized cabin in upstate New York, a law enforcement source told CNN.

Timeline:

Saturday: Cabin reported broken into.
Sunday: DNA at lab.
Monday Morning: Match!

How is that possible when most of what we've read depicts such a process taking a couple weeks at best due to the backlog.

Back in the day when DNA testing was in its infancy, I recall a woman judge in Chicago being murdered, and the next day (two at the very most) there was a DNA match for the killer. I've always found that event weird.

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[Dogtanian]

I'm sure they will prioritize them by relevancy. Hardly going to rush to get a dna match on regular criminals. You can also get dna tests within an hour if you go on Jerry Springer show or its english equivalent Jeremy Kyle  .