Randy Gail Sperino was found bludgeoned to death in an Illinois field in 1993.
A state judge is weighing whether to allow the DNA evidence generated through Astrea Forensics' whole genome sequencing into the criminal trial of Rex Heuermann
"I screamed. I screamed at my job, in my conference room. I almost passed out!"
The man was found guilty for attacking and killing 75-year-old Louisa Dunne. He was 34 at the time of the crime.
The $305M deal was part of a bankruptcy auction, beating out offers from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
Pennsylvania is one of 27 states, along wit the District of Columbia, suing the DNA testing company 23 and Me.