County: Collecting DNA From Crime Victims Voluntary

Story by J. Israel Balderas / CBS 12 News West Palm Beach, Fla. -- Continuing coverage now on a CBS 12 news investigation.

We go back to the scene of the crime, where evidence was collected. But surprisingly, so was the victim's DNA.

The unanswered question for weeks: why?

It starts with two different women.

It's terrifying, I'm terrified, said Riviera Beach resident Gladys Cameron. I cant even sleep at night.

We were shocked, said Brenda Bonar, who lives in North Palm Beach. I mean, I will tell you, it took us a long time to figure out if we want to do this or not.

Both of them had similar experiences with two different police departments.

Gladys, with Riviera Beach police, who was perplexed when she needed help.

What? DNA? Really? Swap my mouth, my son's mouth, recalls Cameron. He was like, yeah!

And Brenda, who didnt know what to say to a North Palm Beach Police Department officer.

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County: Collecting DNA From Crime Victims Voluntary