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A cop took a DNA test. He learned his biological dad was locked up for murder.

Brad Ewell discovered he was adopted and learned unsettling truths about his biological father, impacting his sense of identity and family.
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I just found out who my real father is. What do I do now? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Discovering unexpected biological parent through DNA test can be shocking and raise complex emotional and ethical dilemmas.

16 Family Secrets People Unearthed Later In Life That Made Them Rethink Everything

Family secrets can profoundly affect personal identity and relationships, as seen in the experiences of siblings discovering their true parentage.

DNA Tests Are a Fun Holiday Gift... Unless They Reveal a Horrifying Secret

Self-serve DNA testing can reveal painful family secrets
Shocking revelations from DNA tests can have lasting impacts

Ask Amy: I can't stop thinking about the mystery mourner at my father's funeral

Considering the impact of revealing family secrets and unknown relationships after a loved one's passing.

34 Scandalous, Shocking, And Horrifying Discoveries People Made Through DNA Tests Like 23andMe

A person discovered their grandfather's infidelity and the existence of a secret twin sister through their DNA test.
Another person's mother was contacted by someone claiming to be her biological child, revealing a previously unknown sibling.

I just found out who my real father is. What do I do now? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

Discovering unexpected biological parent through DNA test can be shocking and raise complex emotional and ethical dilemmas.

16 Family Secrets People Unearthed Later In Life That Made Them Rethink Everything

Family secrets can profoundly affect personal identity and relationships, as seen in the experiences of siblings discovering their true parentage.

DNA Tests Are a Fun Holiday Gift... Unless They Reveal a Horrifying Secret

Self-serve DNA testing can reveal painful family secrets
Shocking revelations from DNA tests can have lasting impacts

Ask Amy: I can't stop thinking about the mystery mourner at my father's funeral

Considering the impact of revealing family secrets and unknown relationships after a loved one's passing.

34 Scandalous, Shocking, And Horrifying Discoveries People Made Through DNA Tests Like 23andMe

A person discovered their grandfather's infidelity and the existence of a secret twin sister through their DNA test.
Another person's mother was contacted by someone claiming to be her biological child, revealing a previously unknown sibling.
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How to Plan a Family Heritage Trip

Heritage travel is rapidly growing due to the ease of discovering ancestral roots using modern technology.
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Genetic Genealogy Can Stop Violent Criminals and Free the Wrongly Convicted

Investigative genetic genealogy is a powerful tool for exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals, demonstrated by the Bintz brothers' case.

It's legal for police to use deception in interrogations. Advocates want that to end

Police deception during interrogations can lead to wrongful convictions, as evidenced by Ted Bradford's case.
Recent laws in several states are attempting to protect juveniles from deceptive interrogation practices.

Genetic Genealogy Can Stop Violent Criminals and Free the Wrongly Convicted

Investigative genetic genealogy is a powerful tool for exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals, demonstrated by the Bintz brothers' case.

It's legal for police to use deception in interrogations. Advocates want that to end

Police deception during interrogations can lead to wrongful convictions, as evidenced by Ted Bradford's case.
Recent laws in several states are attempting to protect juveniles from deceptive interrogation practices.
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#data-privacy

DNA-testing site 23andMe fights for survival

23andMe's drastic decline highlights the importance of a sustainable business model in tech industries.
The company is under scrutiny for its handling of sensitive genetic data amidst financial struggles.

'I gave my DNA to a testing company - then it vanished'

Customers of Atlas Biomed are left in the dark regarding their sensitive data after the company stopped trading.

DNA-testing site 23andMe fights for survival

23andMe's drastic decline highlights the importance of a sustainable business model in tech industries.
The company is under scrutiny for its handling of sensitive genetic data amidst financial struggles.

'I gave my DNA to a testing company - then it vanished'

Customers of Atlas Biomed are left in the dark regarding their sensitive data after the company stopped trading.
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An Indiana teen died in 1866. How did her skull end up in an Illinois house's walls?

The skull found in Batavia, Illinois, belonged to Esther Granger, a teenager who died in 1866 and was likely a victim of grave robbing.

DNA study confirms Christopher Columbus's remains are entombed in Seville

Columbus's remains in Seville Cathedral have been confirmed through DNA testing, while the true nature of his origins remains unresolved.

Death Penalty, Nuclear Waste and More: Supreme Court Rounds Out Coming Term

The Supreme Court will hear cases involving DNA evidence for exoneration, federal agency authority, and police use of force, shaping key legal precedents.

A fan of AMC's The Terror helped identify real-life crew member of doomed expedition

The identification of Captain Fitzjames's remains marks a significant advancement in understanding the tragic fate of the Franklin expedition.
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A boy snatched from a California park in 1951 is found living on the East Coast

Luis Armando Albino, abducted as a child, has been found alive after 72 years through DNA testing and family persistence.
The relentless efforts of family members and modern DNA technology were crucial to reuniting Luis with his family.

Boy abducted in Oakland more than 70 years ago found living on East Coast

Luis Armando Albino, missing since 1951, was found after decades due to a family member's DNA match and investigative efforts.

Body found in estuary identified as woman killed by son-in-law, California cops say

Identification of body in estuary confirmed as missing person

Surveyor found remains near California canyon in 2000, officials say. Now they're ID'd

Advanced forensic genetic genealogy helped identify human remains of a 52-year-old woman.
Investigators utilized DNA testing and genealogical methods to determine the woman's identity.

A boy snatched from a California park in 1951 is found living on the East Coast

Luis Armando Albino, abducted as a child, has been found alive after 72 years through DNA testing and family persistence.
The relentless efforts of family members and modern DNA technology were crucial to reuniting Luis with his family.

Boy abducted in Oakland more than 70 years ago found living on East Coast

Luis Armando Albino, missing since 1951, was found after decades due to a family member's DNA match and investigative efforts.

Body found in estuary identified as woman killed by son-in-law, California cops say

Identification of body in estuary confirmed as missing person

Surveyor found remains near California canyon in 2000, officials say. Now they're ID'd

Advanced forensic genetic genealogy helped identify human remains of a 52-year-old woman.
Investigators utilized DNA testing and genealogical methods to determine the woman's identity.
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#cold-case

Boy abducted in Oakland in 1951 at age 6 found alive on East Coast

DNA testing and perseverance played crucial roles in reuniting a kidnapped child with his family after 70 years.

13-year-old girl's death 'haunted' CA city for 42 years, cops say. Now man arrested

Solving a cold case from 1982, DNA testing led to the arrest of a suspect, providing closure to the community after forty years.

'Riverside Prostitute Serial Killer' confessed to killing 19-year-old woman from decades-long cold case

Convicted killer confesses to 1986 cold case, closing a decades-old mystery.

Daywatch: Human bones found 45 years ago in Batavia home spark new investigation

A couple remodeling their rented home in Batavia 45 years ago found human bones behind the walls.
The police and coroner's office are reevaluating the case with modern DNA testing and genetic technology.

Woman found beaten, stabbed and burned 42 years ago now identified, California cops say

A body found 42 years ago in San Diego has been identified through DNA testing as Elaine Armstrong of Kalamazoo, Michigan.
The unidentified woman's remains were discovered in 1981, and she was known as 'The Bag Lady' because she carried her clothing in a paper bag.

Boy abducted in Oakland in 1951 at age 6 found alive on East Coast

DNA testing and perseverance played crucial roles in reuniting a kidnapped child with his family after 70 years.

13-year-old girl's death 'haunted' CA city for 42 years, cops say. Now man arrested

Solving a cold case from 1982, DNA testing led to the arrest of a suspect, providing closure to the community after forty years.

'Riverside Prostitute Serial Killer' confessed to killing 19-year-old woman from decades-long cold case

Convicted killer confesses to 1986 cold case, closing a decades-old mystery.

Daywatch: Human bones found 45 years ago in Batavia home spark new investigation

A couple remodeling their rented home in Batavia 45 years ago found human bones behind the walls.
The police and coroner's office are reevaluating the case with modern DNA testing and genetic technology.

Woman found beaten, stabbed and burned 42 years ago now identified, California cops say

A body found 42 years ago in San Diego has been identified through DNA testing as Elaine Armstrong of Kalamazoo, Michigan.
The unidentified woman's remains were discovered in 1981, and she was known as 'The Bag Lady' because she carried her clothing in a paper bag.
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Every single member of the board just resigned from DNA tester 23andMe

23andMe is facing significant challenges, including stock plummeting and resignation of all independent directors, signaling potential decline in company viability.
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Supreme Court stays execution of Texas man convicted in 1998 killing

The Supreme Court granted a stay of execution to Ruben Gutierrez, allowing for DNA testing to prove his innocence in a 1998 killing.

Virginia Exonerates Man After 45 Years in Prison

Marvin Leon Grimm Jr. spent 45 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit before being exonerated due to DNA testing and research into false confessions.

Cleared murder suspect 'may never be compensated' unless police re-test for DNA

Oliver Campbell's chance for compensation hinges on DNA evidence implicating another suspect rather than proving his own innocence, which is currently not an option.

Scott Peterson in court as LA Innocence Project pushes for DNA testing and missing reports

Peterson is seeking DNA testing to potentially prove his innocence.
The Los Angeles Innocence Project is supporting Peterson in his attempt to clear his name.

Supreme Court stays execution of Texas man convicted in 1998 killing

The Supreme Court granted a stay of execution to Ruben Gutierrez, allowing for DNA testing to prove his innocence in a 1998 killing.

Virginia Exonerates Man After 45 Years in Prison

Marvin Leon Grimm Jr. spent 45 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit before being exonerated due to DNA testing and research into false confessions.

Cleared murder suspect 'may never be compensated' unless police re-test for DNA

Oliver Campbell's chance for compensation hinges on DNA evidence implicating another suspect rather than proving his own innocence, which is currently not an option.

Scott Peterson in court as LA Innocence Project pushes for DNA testing and missing reports

Peterson is seeking DNA testing to potentially prove his innocence.
The Los Angeles Innocence Project is supporting Peterson in his attempt to clear his name.
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#genetic-genealogy

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.

Body found in creekbed 30 years ago identified as missing California woman, cops say

The body of a missing Vallejo woman has been identified through DNA testing after 30 years.
The DNA Doe Project, a nonprofit agency, played a key role in identifying the remains.

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.

Body found in creekbed 30 years ago identified as missing California woman, cops say

The body of a missing Vallejo woman has been identified through DNA testing after 30 years.
The DNA Doe Project, a nonprofit agency, played a key role in identifying the remains.
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#ancestry

Rise in DNA tests being used to claim citizenship of other countries

Ancestry DNA testing opens pathways to citizenship based on heritage, particularly for those with Irish origins.

People using DNA test results to try to claim citizenship of countries

DNA ancestry tests are now being utilized to support citizenship applications, linking personal heritage to potential legal rights in other nations.

"Nobody Ever Told Them That Vital Bit Of Info": People Who Took DNA Tests Are Sharing The Completely Shocking Truths They Have Discovered About Themselves

DNA tests can reveal unexpected and life-altering family connections or ancestry results.

Rise in DNA tests being used to claim citizenship of other countries

Ancestry DNA testing opens pathways to citizenship based on heritage, particularly for those with Irish origins.

People using DNA test results to try to claim citizenship of countries

DNA ancestry tests are now being utilized to support citizenship applications, linking personal heritage to potential legal rights in other nations.

"Nobody Ever Told Them That Vital Bit Of Info": People Who Took DNA Tests Are Sharing The Completely Shocking Truths They Have Discovered About Themselves

DNA tests can reveal unexpected and life-altering family connections or ancestry results.
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Understanding Genetic Testing Techniques: The Science Behind DNA Testing

DNA testing relies on molecular biology to identify genetic mutations and provide insights into health conditions and personalized medicine.

DNA Testing for Health Risks: Everything You Need to Know

DNA testing provides insights into genetic makeup, helping individuals make informed wellness decisions.
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Human head found floating in NYC's Jamaica Bay - and it could be linked to last month's headless body

Investigators are looking into a potential link between a severed head found in Jamaica Bay and a headless body discovered weeks earlier.

Boston woman won't be charged after 4 babies' bodies found in her apartment freezer

District attorney's office in Boston won't file charges against woman after four infant bodies found in freezer.

Human head found floating in NYC's Jamaica Bay - and it could be linked to last month's headless body

Investigators are looking into a potential link between a severed head found in Jamaica Bay and a headless body discovered weeks earlier.

Boston woman won't be charged after 4 babies' bodies found in her apartment freezer

District attorney's office in Boston won't file charges against woman after four infant bodies found in freezer.
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#forensic-genealogy

Teens found skull in 1968. Now it's ID'd as veteran of two wars, California cops say

A skull found in Humboldt County in 1968 has been identified as a man missing since the 1950s who was a veteran of two wars.
DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy led investigators to the man's daughter, who provided a genetic match to the remains.

Woman was found dead down embankment 38 years ago, CA cops say. Now she's identified

The woman found dead 38 years ago in California has been identified as Maria Pilar Del Gadillo Carrillo, an immigrant from Mexico.
Deputies used investigative genetic genealogy to identify the woman through DNA testing and traditional genealogical methods.

Teens found skull in 1968. Now it's ID'd as veteran of two wars, California cops say

A skull found in Humboldt County in 1968 has been identified as a man missing since the 1950s who was a veteran of two wars.
DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy led investigators to the man's daughter, who provided a genetic match to the remains.

Woman was found dead down embankment 38 years ago, CA cops say. Now she's identified

The woman found dead 38 years ago in California has been identified as Maria Pilar Del Gadillo Carrillo, an immigrant from Mexico.
Deputies used investigative genetic genealogy to identify the woman through DNA testing and traditional genealogical methods.
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Police reveal new details after headless human torso found wrapped in plastic

The headless human torso found in Salford is confirmed to be of a man over 40 who had died recently.
Forensic examinations, murder investigation, and DNA tests are ongoing, with efforts focused on identifying the victim and supporting his family.

Hikers found body floating in CA creek in 2001, company says. Now he's identified

Man identified 23 years after death in California creek by genetic genealogy.
Forensic genetic genealogy helps solve unidentified person cases after years of ambiguity.

Russia marks a national day of mourning for victims of the concert hall attack

Russia observes day of national mourning for victims of attack in Moscow.
DNA testing initiated for identifying bodies of victims.

Scott Peterson appears virtually in California court as LA Innocence Project takes up murder case

New DNA testing requested by Innocence Project for Scott Peterson's case.
Scott Peterson's hope for exoneration through further evidence investigation.

The Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping: A Grisly Theory and a Renewed Debate

The Lindbergh kidnapping case artifacts are housed in a New Jersey museum, reigniting public interest.
DNA testing and a new theory suggest Lindbergh's potential involvement in his son's death.

This New Prenatal Test Could Have Major Advantages For Parents

DNA testing in pregnancy can uncover genetic diseases in a fetus and determine the baby's sex.
A recent study shows that more extensive DNA testing can be done earlier in pregnancy, potentially identifying genetic diseases during the first trimester.

Appeal launched to identify 'Frenchman' found dead in England

The body of an unidentified man found in an isolated farm in England in 2017 has been revealed to have spent his childhood in France and possibly Switzerland.
New DNA testing commissioned by Locate International has provided additional information about the man's background, including his time in south-east France, Corsica, and Switzerland.
#public-interest

Baby found in shopping bag in east London has two siblings who were also abandoned, court told

The baby girl found abandoned in east London has two siblings found in similar circumstances in 2017 and 2019, DNA testing revealed.

Newborn baby found in London has brother and sister also abandoned

The abandoned baby girl found in East London has an older brother and sister from separate incidents, both abandoned in similar ways.

Baby found in shopping bag in east London has two siblings who were also abandoned, court told

The baby girl found abandoned in east London has two siblings found in similar circumstances in 2017 and 2019, DNA testing revealed.

Newborn baby found in London has brother and sister also abandoned

The abandoned baby girl found in East London has an older brother and sister from separate incidents, both abandoned in similar ways.
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#child-welfare

Baby left in shopping bag had two siblings who were also abandoned

Three siblings, Baby Elsa, Baby Harry, and Baby Roman, were abandoned in East Ham within two years, sparking a search for their mother.

Abandoned baby Elsa is third newborn to be deserted by same parents

DNA tests confirmed Baby Elsa's relation to abandoned siblings, urging public interest about repeated cases of parental abandonment.

Baby left in shopping bag had two siblings who were also abandoned

Three siblings, Baby Elsa, Baby Harry, and Baby Roman, were abandoned in East Ham within two years, sparking a search for their mother.

Abandoned baby Elsa is third newborn to be deserted by same parents

DNA tests confirmed Baby Elsa's relation to abandoned siblings, urging public interest about repeated cases of parental abandonment.
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Supreme Court grants last-minute stay in Texas execution of man requesting DNA tests

The Supreme Court stayed Ruben Gutierrez's execution in Texas due to lack of DNA testing, highlighting the importance of forensic evidence in capital cases.

More than 400 hours of CCTV trawled through to find parents of three children abandoned in London, police say

Despite DNA link, no new leads on abandoned children's parents since 2017.
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