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.

Latest Cold Case Breakthroughs News

The Curious Case of the Sausage-Nibbling Burglar: How DNA Solved a Cold Case

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…

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Man pleads guilty in 1980 murder for Colorado’s first conviction through genealogy testing

Discover how forensic genealogy helped solve a 1980 cold case murder in Colorado, leading to the conviction of James Curtis Clanton.

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Forensic Genealogy Helps Crack 21-Year-Old Cold Case.

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…

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45 years in prison for assault case solved with genealogy

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…

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Tennessee Man Charged in 1992 Slayings of Woman, Daughter, 4

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…

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Latent Fingerprint Specialist Breaks Open 20-Year-Old Sexual Assault Case: A Breakthrough in Forensic Science

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.

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