# Man Sentenced in Kidnapping Case After Used Condom Led Police to Him

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Podcast: [Murder Files Unsealed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed-6698983)
Published: 2026-07-14T18:34:05+00:00
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## Resource

This report details the investigation and ultimate conviction of Timothy J. Dubois Jr., a military veteran sentenced to 120 years for a 2022 kidnapping and sexual assault in Illinois. The case is notable for its use of forensic genetic genealogy, marking the first time this advanced DNA technique was employed to secure a conviction in Madison County. Investigators successfully linked the defendant to the crime by analyzing a discarded condom found at the scene and corroborating the location with Apple Watch data. The episode highlights how a combination of digital evidence, victim testimony, and a recorded confession overcame a lack of initial leads. Ultimately, the narrative serves as a case study on how emerging forensic technologies can solve violent stranger-on-stranger crimes occurring in public spaces. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/murder-files-unsealed--6017387/support . This episode includes AI-generated content.

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