Cotus

Type: Company

As of November 2026, Cotus has been mentioned in one podcast episode on 48 Hours (Nov 2025). Described as the nationwide database used to search for offender DNA matches; yielded no hit, prompting broader sampling and genealogy.

Described as the nationwide database used to search for offender DNA matches; yielded no hit, prompting broader sampling and genealogy.

Cotus at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardNov 2025 on 48 Hours
Industrygovernment forensic DNA database (CODIS-like; transcript calls it 'Cotus')
HeadquartersUnited States

Who talks about Cotus on podcasts?

Michelle Martino brought up Cotus; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on 48 Hours.