The Journal Sentinel reported that the latest information available shows that since the state began keeping statistics on its own databank in 1997, 824 cases have been solved, with charges being filed. It said Wisconsin's link to an FBI database has helped authorities close the books on another 156 cases.

Wilcynski said evidence for unsolved crimes is coming in so fast analysts cannot keep up with it.

Wilcynski said that Wisconsin labs that perform DNA analysis have a total of 25 analysts, and the labs recently received approval to hire four more. However, he said training required for the labs to retain their national accreditation takes a minimum of nine months for new analysts.