Hampden DA’s office sets DNA collection to aid investigation of 1993 Holly Piirainen murder

SPRINGFIELD — For the second time, the Hampden District Attorney’s office is asking people in the Brimfield area to contribute DNA samples to help solve a 32-year-old murder.

On Nov. 9, the office will set up in the town’s Public Safety Complex, at 34 Wales Road, and take DNA samples of willing residents through cheek swabs.