Uncovering Hidden Truths Family DNA Solves Lingering Mysteries

Investigative genetic genealogy was applied in a Swedish double murder case. Whole-genome sequencing was performed on forensic samples. The brutal murder of Terri McAdams remained unsolved. But with help from the emerging and cutting edge field of investigative genetic genealogy, Advances with DNA and ... Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy Program Alumni Solve Two Cold Cases ; Dr. Claire Glynn (right) in the lab with students. ; The remains of ... The approach combines the relatively new field of forensic genetic genealogy—solving crime by charting out DNA-based family trees—with ... New technology is allowing detectives to take DNA evidence from old cases and search for family ties online ... used new forensic methods to solve ... So has DNA evidence. But what if you combined the two? What if you could use DNA from a crime scene, compare the unknown killer's genetics with ... If a genealogist can find a cousin of an unknown suspect who has left behind DNA at a crime scene, then they can use old school family trees — ... In April 2018, GEDmatch informed users that their DNA could be used to identify relatives involved in crimes. Users have the option to not ... This 65 year gap makes it the oldest American cold case ever solved with the use of DNA. In January 1956, teenage couple Duane Bogle and Patricia Kalitzke (kuh- ...