Recommendation DM-2: DNA samples from Police Officer Z31's relatives
From The Report of the Daniel Morgan Independent Panel, published 15 June 2021.
Recommendation
The Panel recommends that the Metropolitan Police consider the desirability and explore the possibility of obtaining samples of DNA from former Police Officer Z31's relatives, to compare it with the outstanding DNA recovered from the axe.
In brief (written by this site)
In June 2023, the Home Office reported that the Metropolitan Police Service had conducted additional forensic analysis and communicated the results to Daniel Morgan's family (Home Office response, Jun 2023). It had earlier stated in March 2022 that an independent forensic analysis was completed, finding "no evidence to support a match with any DNA obtained in this case" (Metropolitan Police Service response, Mar 2022). The record holds no update since the department's response of June 2023 (Home Office response, Jun 2023).
AI-generated summary of the record on this page, checked by a second model and automatic checks, 26 Sep 2026. The record below is the sources' own words.
Government response
2.1.2. The Panel’s report provided the family with some answers relating to the investigation; however, the Panel provided further recommendations for the MPS and policing in this area. Firstly, to ensure that no stone was left unturned in trying to find Daniel’s murderer, but also to improve how investigations should be conducted in future given the conflicts that arose throughout the investigative process. The MPS were tasked to undertake further work related to the investigation and provided outcomes in its response to the recommendations. This included conducting additional forensic analysis, the results of which have since been communicated to Daniel’s family.
- Independent forensic analysis completed.
- Result – no evidence to support a match with any DNA obtained in this case.
- Family of Daniel Morgan informed.
Delivery
No statement on delivery from Metropolitan Police Service has been found in the sources searched (last checked 30 January 2026). This is separate from the response above.
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Who has spoken
- Home Office
Response - Metropolitan Police Service
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