DNA profiling technology did exist shortly before the end of the Stasi (the first use in criminal investigation was in 1987 [1]), though presumably they didn't

DNA profiling technology did exist shortly before the end of the Stasi (the first use in criminal investigation was in 1987 [1]), though presumably they didn't have access to it. [1] http://aboutforensics.co.uk/colin-pitchfork/ http://aboutforensics.co.uk/colin-pitchfork/