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How did the hunt for an American serial killer inspire DNA detectives in Kenya?

How did the hunt for an American serial killer inspire DNA detectives in Kenya?

Growing up, Kenyan lawyer Kelvin Kubai admired the British soldiers stationed in Nanyuki. Now, he is on a mission to hold them accountable.

Orphan Yvonne was told her dad died when she was a baby. She hopes to find relatives in the UK. But could she get much more?

Searching for Soldier Dad is a BBC Long Form Audio production for the BBC World Service.

Please note, the image being used is for illustrative purposes only and the child depicted is a model.

Presenter: Ivana Davidovic
Series producer: Josephine Casserly
Sound design: Tom Brignell
Executive producer: Matt Willis
Commissioning senior producers: Katy Davis and Anne Dixey
Commissioning editor: Jon Manel

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Wed 29 Apr 202603:32GMT
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