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fromPeople.com
6 days ago
NYC parents

Gilgo Beach Homicide Victim Was Known Only by Tattoo. Now, 'Peaches' and Her Toddler Daughter Have Names

Authorities have identified the remains of Tanya Denise Jackson and her daughter Tatiana Marie Dykes found at Gilgo Beach, marking a significant development.
#cold-case
Women
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

California woman who disappeared around Christmas 25 years ago identified

Zania Lynette Williams' remains were identified nearly 25 years after her disappearance, thanks to advancements in forensic technology.
Genetic genealogy played a critical role in identifying the remains of a woman who was a Jane Doe for 25 years.
fromSacramento Bee
4 months ago
Los Angeles

Remains found in 1973 identified as CA teen in sheriff's 'oldest cold case,' cops say

Genetic genealogy has identified the remains of Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater, a California teen missing since 1972, solved after decades of mystery.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US news

35 Years Later, the Remains Known as Chimney Doe' Have a Name and a Face

Cold case of human remains found in a Wisconsin chimney in 1989 finally gets solved through DNA and genetic genealogy techniques, identifying Ronnie Joe Kirk.
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago
New York City

Genetic genealogy leads to man's arrest in 1993 rape and murder of his 19-year-old neighbor

A man was arrested for the 1993 rape and murder of his 19-year-old neighbor, linked through genetic genealogy.
fromSacramento Bee
3 weeks ago
SOMA, SF

Suspect identified in woman's 1976 cold case killing, CA cops say. 'Finally over'

Advances in DNA technology have led to the identification of a suspect in a nearly 50-year-old homicide case.
Women
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

California woman who disappeared around Christmas 25 years ago identified

Zania Lynette Williams' remains were identified nearly 25 years after her disappearance, thanks to advancements in forensic technology.
Genetic genealogy played a critical role in identifying the remains of a woman who was a Jane Doe for 25 years.
fromSacramento Bee
4 months ago
Los Angeles

Remains found in 1973 identified as CA teen in sheriff's 'oldest cold case,' cops say

Genetic genealogy has identified the remains of Roxanne Colleen Leadbeater, a California teen missing since 1972, solved after decades of mystery.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
US news

35 Years Later, the Remains Known as Chimney Doe' Have a Name and a Face

Cold case of human remains found in a Wisconsin chimney in 1989 finally gets solved through DNA and genetic genealogy techniques, identifying Ronnie Joe Kirk.
fromABC7 San Francisco
7 months ago
New York City

Genetic genealogy leads to man's arrest in 1993 rape and murder of his 19-year-old neighbor

A man was arrested for the 1993 rape and murder of his 19-year-old neighbor, linked through genetic genealogy.
fromSacramento Bee
3 weeks ago
SOMA, SF

Suspect identified in woman's 1976 cold case killing, CA cops say. 'Finally over'

Advances in DNA technology have led to the identification of a suspect in a nearly 50-year-old homicide case.
more#cold-case
#forensic-science
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California man killed execution-style, found in grave is identified

The 1980s missing man's identity was revealed through forensic advancements and genetic genealogy, confirming he was Paul Richard Davis.
SOMA, SF
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Remains of missing teen found in South Santa Cruz County ID'd 30 years later

Advanced forensic techniques have identified missing teenager Laura O'Malley, whose remains were found in 1995, nearly 30 years after she went missing.
SF parents
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Remains found in riverbed 3 decades ago now ID'd as missing teen, California cops say

Decades-old remains identified as missing New York teen Laura O'Malley through advanced DNA testing techniques.
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
4 weeks ago
SOMA, SF

Remains of missing teen found in South Santa Cruz County ID'd 30 years later

Santa Cruz County identifies Laura O'Malley, a missing teen, using advanced genetic genealogy nearly 30 years after her remains were found.
fromSacramento Bee
8 months ago
OMG science

Body was found in the water in 2001, California deputies say. Now, it's identified

DNA testing identified a body found in California waters as Craig William Ott, who vanished in 2001, offering closure to his family.
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

California man killed execution-style, found in grave is identified

The 1980s missing man's identity was revealed through forensic advancements and genetic genealogy, confirming he was Paul Richard Davis.
SOMA, SF
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Remains of missing teen found in South Santa Cruz County ID'd 30 years later

Advanced forensic techniques have identified missing teenager Laura O'Malley, whose remains were found in 1995, nearly 30 years after she went missing.
SF parents
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Remains found in riverbed 3 decades ago now ID'd as missing teen, California cops say

Decades-old remains identified as missing New York teen Laura O'Malley through advanced DNA testing techniques.
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
4 weeks ago
SOMA, SF

Remains of missing teen found in South Santa Cruz County ID'd 30 years later

Santa Cruz County identifies Laura O'Malley, a missing teen, using advanced genetic genealogy nearly 30 years after her remains were found.
fromSacramento Bee
8 months ago
OMG science

Body was found in the water in 2001, California deputies say. Now, it's identified

DNA testing identified a body found in California waters as Craig William Ott, who vanished in 2001, offering closure to his family.
more#forensic-science
#cold-cases
Law
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

DNA evidence in open cases explored in ABC reality series

CeCe Moore demonstrates how genetic genealogy aids in solving cold cases while sparking debate on privacy versus justice.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Five Cold Cases Solved in 2024 Because of New Technology

The national homicide rate in the U.S. has declined for three consecutive years, with advancements in DNA and genealogy aiding in solving cold cases.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 months ago

DNA evidence in open cases explored in ABC reality series

CeCe Moore demonstrates how genetic genealogy aids in solving cold cases while sparking debate on privacy versus justice.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Five Cold Cases Solved in 2024 Because of New Technology

The national homicide rate in the U.S. has declined for three consecutive years, with advancements in DNA and genealogy aiding in solving cold cases.
more#cold-cases
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

To Identify Suspect in Idaho Killings, F.B.I. Used Restricted Consumer DNA Data

The F.B.I. used consumer DNA databases, against policy guidelines, to identify Bryan Kohberger as a suspect in the murders of four University of Idaho students.
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