Tommy Lee Andrews is known as the first person in the United States to be convicted of a crime based on DNA evidence. In 1987, he was arrested for the rape of a woman in Florida. The case marked a significant moment in forensic science, as DNA testing was still a relatively new technique at the time. Andrews was sentenced to 22 years in prison. In 2000, DNA evidence later exonerated him, proving he was not the perpetrator. His case highlighted the importance of accurate forensic methods and raised awareness about wrongful convictions in the criminal justice system.