Backlog of Untested Missoula Rape Kits Leads to Statewide Investigation

HELENA, Mont. -Montana officials say law enforcement agencies and medical facilities are cooperating with a task force set up to examine untested rape kits.

Attorney General Tim Fox's office says about a dozen agencies have responded to the Sexual Assault Evidence Task Force's request for information.

The task force was set up after the state crime lab in Missoula was criticized for a long backlog of cases.

Lee Newspapers reports state officials do not know how many rape kits have not been tested statewide.

Story courtesy of NBC Montana.