Unravel the chilling tale of the DNA Doe Project’s latest triumph as they unveil the identity of a long-lost victim of the infamous Highway Killer, Larry Eyler. After years of painstaking research and genetic analysis, they bring justice and peace to the family of “Adam Doe.”
Browsing: Cold Case Breakthroughs
Follow the progress and recent breakthroughs in previously unsolved cold cases. Learn how advancements in forensic technology and investigative techniques have played a pivotal role in bringing justice to long-forgotten cases.
Read the incredible story of how a cold case homicide from 1981 was finally solved using cutting-edge DNA technology and forensic genealogy.
Explore the 22-year-old Conception Bay John Doe case and the recent breakthrough in genetic genealogy that sheds light on the victim’s ethnic origin. Join the investigation to bring justice to this unsolved homicide.
Explore the remarkable story of how genealogical techniques and forensic science helped solve a decades-old mystery. Read about the identification of a young boy whose remains were discovered in Mentone in 1991, the latest breakthroughs in the investigation, and ongoing efforts to uncover the truth.
After 42 years, the mystery of “Pipeline Pete” is solved. DNA testing confirms the identity of Jack Clawson, bringing closure to his family. Learn about the remarkable forensic breakthrough.
Edmonton Police Service (EPS) makes an arrest in the long-unsolved murder case of Joanne Ghostkeeper. Brayan Boucher charged with first-degree murder after DNA breakthrough. Explore the tragic story and the pursuit of justice in this unsolved case.
Spokane investigators harness the power of genetic genealogy to crack two decades-old cold cases, bringing closure to families and shedding light on unsolved mysteries. Through a collaborative effort between the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office, Othram Inc., and the Spokane Police, the remains found in the Spokane River are identified as Bret Robert Snow, a missing homicide victim. Additionally, the identity of a John Doe discovered in a railroad tunnel in 1980 is revealed as Donald Leroy Pearson, thanks to the groundbreaking advancements in genetic genealogy. These breakthroughs highlight the significance of forensic science in unraveling long-standing mysteries and seeking justice.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Teams with Othram to Identify Elk Valley Jane Doe. The child whose skeletal remains were found nearly four decades ago in Campbell County has been identified as 15-year-old Tracy Sue Walker.
Forensic genetic genealogy has solved a decades-old cold case involving Roxanne Wood, using a highly degraded DNA sample to identify the assailant. Learn about this groundbreaking case.
The remains of “Brad Doe,” found in 1983, have been identified as John Ingram Brandenburg, Jr., thanks to forensic genealogy. Learn how DNA analysis helped bring closure after 37 years.
Identifinders International in conjunction with the Naperville Police Department is pleased to announce the arrest of Barry Lee Whelpley as a suspect in the murder of 15-year-old Julie Hansen. Hansen was last seen on July 7, 1972 when she left home on her bicycle to watch a baseball game. She was found several miles from her home in a rural area the following day. She had been sexually assaulted and stabbed multiple times. Although numerous individuals were DNA tested, no CODIS hit was achieved, and the case went cold.
In 2012, a burglar in Germany left behind an unusual clue—a half-eaten sausage. Nearly a decade later, DNA from the sausage helped solve the cold case. Explore how forensic science and international cooperation cracked this unusual case.
Discover how forensic genealogy helped solve a 1980 cold case murder in Colorado, leading to the conviction of James Curtis Clanton.
Discover how forensic genealogy helped crack a 21-year-old cold case in Cumberland County, solving the mystery of ‘Baby Michael’ and leading to the arrest of the baby’s mother.
Discover how forensic genealogy led to the resolution of a 2012 sexual assault case, resulting in a 45-year prison sentence. Explore the impact of genetic testing in solving cold cases.
Discover how advanced DNA technology led to the arrest of Victor Lofton for a 1992 double homicide in Indiana, highlighting the transformative power of forensic science in solving cold cases.
Discover how a latent fingerprint specialist solved a 20-year-old sexual assault case, highlighting the advancements and importance of forensic science in solving cold cases.
