Serial Rapist Sentenced: Dallas County’s First Genetic Genealogy Trial
The first genetic genealogy jury trial in Dallas County led to a life sentence for serial rapist Christopher Michael Green, solved through innovative forensic techniques.
The Revolutionary Impact of Forensic Genetic Genealogy on Criminal Investigations
This article delves into the intricacies of forensic genetic genealogy, exploring its historical context, evolution, and the methods and techniques that underpin its success. It…
Australia’s First Forensic Genealogy Breakthrough: How Police are Solving Cold Cases
Police in Australia are making significant strides in solving cold cases through the use of genetic genealogy. The Kangaroo Island case, dating back over 40…
Breakthrough in Cold Case: DNA from Cigarette Butts Leads to Arrest in 2003 Homicide
In a significant development, Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers announced on October 2, 2023, that an indictment had been issued against Robert Stewart for the…
DNA Breakthrough: Jack Clawson Identified as ‘Pipeline Pete’ After 42 Years
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…
Cold Case Breakthrough: Genealogy Solves Spokane’s Long-standing Mysteries, Identifying Missing Homicide Victim and Unveiling John Doe’s Identity
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…
The Power of DNA Testing in Genealogy Research
DNA testing has revolutionized genealogy research by providing a powerful tool for tracing family lineages and uncovering surprising connections and heritage. It has also revolutionized…
A New Strategy to Speed Up Cold Case Investigations
A new mathematical analysis could crack cases of unidentified persons and their relatives 10 times faster.
Genetic Genealogy Solves Cold Case with Record-Low DNA Sample
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…
The Missing Piece Episode 6: Mary Catherine Edwards
In January 1995, the parents of Mary Catherine Edwards, a “well-loved” Beaumont, Texas school teacher, went to her home to check on her. Mary lived…
The Missing Piece Episode 5: Darrell Splett (McHenry County John Doe)
Hikers in the Rush Creek Conservation Area of Harvard, Illinois discovered a body near the Rush Creek Trails in May 2019. The McHenry County Conservation…
The Missing Piece Episode 4: Shawna Beth Garber (Grace Doe)
Introduction to a Tragic Cold Case In December 1990, the decomposed remains of a young woman were discovered along a rural road in Southwest Missouri…
The Missing Piece Episode 3: Rodney Johnson (Lake Stickney John Doe)
The search for answers began in 1994 when a fisherman discovered a body in the lake. The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s office determined the deceased…
The Missing Piece Episode 2: Lisa Todd (Publicker Girl)
In 1988, a passerby discovered the partially clothed remains of a young woman in an underground pump house on the former Publicker Distiller property in…
The Missing Piece Episode 1: Carla Walker
Full of life and with a bright future ahead, Carla Walker was just 17 when she was abducted from a Fort Worth parking lot and…
The Missing Piece – FGG series by ISHI
The ISHI (International Symposium on Human Identification) brought a series in collaboration with Othram that showcased the important work being done behind the scenes to…
Third Highway Killer Victim Identified Decades After Being Found
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…
The Breakthrough in Julie Hansen’s 1972 Cold Case
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…
Combining Genetics with genealogy to identify the dead in unmarked graves
Discover how combining genetics with genealogy can identify individuals in unmarked graves, with significant implications for historical research, military identification, and public health.
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.
