John Walsh makes the case for a national DNA database

America’s Most Wanted Host John Walsh says at the opening of The National Museum of Crime and Punishment that he believes the country should spend more money on testing DNA and rape kits for women and children. He believes technology and crime scene investigation labs are the “wave of the future,” and that DNA is the fingerprint of the 21st century. He asks “do we not love our women and children enough” to make sure there is a national DNA database and that every convicted felon has their DNA taken? (1:16)
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Museum shows consequences of crime: electric chair, gas chamber, and prison cell

America’s Most Wanted Host John Walsh says at the opening of The National Museum of Crime and Punishment that he hopes visitors see that there are consequences to crime, and that “if you do something you will be held accountable.” He says the museum has fun exhibits such as a crime scene investigation lab, and an interactive FBI shootout and car pursuit game. He says the museum also allows parents to get their child fingerprinted, and to learn about child safety. (1:26)

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