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The rise of genetic genealogy and its impact on solving crimes
06:29 - 11:50 (05:21)
Genetic genealogy is proving to be a vital tool in solving crimes, with the case of the Golden State Killer being just one high-profile example. As the technology advances, it is expected to become a routine part of crime investigations, with genealogists working with police departments to identify suspects.
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We learn about two major breakthroughs in cold cases- the Bear Brook murders that had remained unsolved for decades, and the Golden State Killer case that had baffled police for more than 40 years until an investigator received information from the Bear Brook investigation.
06:29 - 08:35 (02:06)
Summary
We learn about two major breakthroughs in cold cases- the Bear Brook murders that had remained unsolved for decades, and the Golden State Killer case that had baffled police for more than 40 years until an investigator received information from the Bear Brook investigation.
ChapterThe rise of genetic genealogy and its impact on solving crimes
EpisodeEP 6: Chameleon
PodcastBear Brook
Genetic genealogy is increasingly helping police departments solve serious crimes, and experts believe it will become as routine as fingerprinting.
08:40 - 11:50 (03:10)
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Genetic genealogy is increasingly helping police departments solve serious crimes, and experts believe it will become as routine as fingerprinting. DNA lab Parabon has already created a genetic genealogy unit for police contracts and breakthroughs in at least 15 cases around the US have occurred since the identification of the Golden State Killer.