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#missing-person
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Skeletal remains identified as Calif. woman in 42-year-old cold case

Patricia Ann Hertel's remains, missing since 1981, were identified through DNA testing, reigniting attention on her case that remains open.
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago
San Francisco

Remains found on island in 1983 ID'd as woman who vanished in bay, CA cops say

Skeletal remains identified after 40 years using DNA testing as Patricia Ann Hertel, who vanished in 1981.
fromSacramento Bee
4 hours ago
SF parents

Skull found on beach in 1993 identified as woman who vanished in 1987, CA cops say

Kay Medin's remains, missing since 1987, were identified through DNA testing from a skull found in 1993.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Skeletal remains identified as Calif. woman in 42-year-old cold case

Patricia Ann Hertel's remains, missing since 1981, were identified through DNA testing, reigniting attention on her case that remains open.
fromSacramento Bee
1 week ago
San Francisco

Remains found on island in 1983 ID'd as woman who vanished in bay, CA cops say

Skeletal remains identified after 40 years using DNA testing as Patricia Ann Hertel, who vanished in 1981.
fromSacramento Bee
4 hours ago
SF parents

Skull found on beach in 1993 identified as woman who vanished in 1987, CA cops say

Kay Medin's remains, missing since 1987, were identified through DNA testing from a skull found in 1993.
more#missing-person
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Could DNA testing shed new light on 93-year mystery of Lindbergh baby case?

The Lindbergh baby kidnapping case still fascinates the US public 93 years later due to ongoing mysteries and legal implications.
#cold-case
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Gilgo Beach homicide victims 'Peaches' and her toddler's identities to be announced: report

Authorities will reveal the identity of 'Peaches' and her daughter, whose remains were found decades ago in the Gilgo Beach murder investigation.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

NYC woman murdered 33 years ago finally ID'd as missing mom with advanced DNA testing: DA

Judy Rodriguez has finally been identified as a murder victim after 33 years, bringing closure to her family.
SF parents
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Remains found in shallow grave by tree trimmers in 1988 identified, California cops say

Skeletal remains identified as Paul Richard Davis using DNA testing, linked to a 1988 homicide case.
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago
Los Angeles

'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.
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago
East Bay (California)

Human remains found on Bay Area shoreline 40 years ago have been identified

Forty years after their discovery, skeletal remains found in Benicia have been identified as Patricia Ann Hertel, a woman presumed drowned in 1981.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Gilgo Beach homicide victims 'Peaches' and her toddler's identities to be announced: report

Authorities will reveal the identity of 'Peaches' and her daughter, whose remains were found decades ago in the Gilgo Beach murder investigation.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

NYC woman murdered 33 years ago finally ID'd as missing mom with advanced DNA testing: DA

Judy Rodriguez has finally been identified as a murder victim after 33 years, bringing closure to her family.
SF parents
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago

Remains found in shallow grave by tree trimmers in 1988 identified, California cops say

Skeletal remains identified as Paul Richard Davis using DNA testing, linked to a 1988 homicide case.
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago
Los Angeles

'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.
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago
East Bay (California)

Human remains found on Bay Area shoreline 40 years ago have been identified

Forty years after their discovery, skeletal remains found in Benicia have been identified as Patricia Ann Hertel, a woman presumed drowned in 1981.
more#cold-case
#family-secrets
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I think we brought the wrong one home': one mother's search to find her lost son

Sue's family used Ancestry kits to uncover a shocking family truth that ignited an obsessive quest for answers about their sibling's identity.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Digital life

A Match Reveals a Secret History

DNA testing can unveil unexpected family connections and secrets.
Exploring one's heritage can lead to surprising personal discoveries.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Writing

24 Wild DNA Test Stories That Will Leave You SHOCKED

DNA testing can reveal unexpected family dynamics and mysteries.
Surprising criminal backgrounds can emerge from seemingly average individuals through DNA testing.
Adoption stories can be transformed with modern DNA ancestry tests.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK news

A man contacted her on a DNA site - and the truth about her birth unravelled

DNA testing can uncover unexpected truths about family history, as demonstrated by a woman's discovery that she was swapped at birth.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
California

L.A. fertility doctor sued over artificially inseminating woman with wrong sperm

A fertility doctor allegedly inseminated a woman with the wrong sperm, revealing shocking family secrets decades later.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I think we brought the wrong one home': one mother's search to find her lost son

Sue's family used Ancestry kits to uncover a shocking family truth that ignited an obsessive quest for answers about their sibling's identity.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Writing

24 Wild DNA Test Stories That Will Leave You SHOCKED

DNA testing can reveal unexpected family dynamics and mysteries.
Surprising criminal backgrounds can emerge from seemingly average individuals through DNA testing.
Adoption stories can be transformed with modern DNA ancestry tests.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK news

A man contacted her on a DNA site - and the truth about her birth unravelled

DNA testing can uncover unexpected truths about family history, as demonstrated by a woman's discovery that she was swapped at birth.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago
California

L.A. fertility doctor sued over artificially inseminating woman with wrong sperm

A fertility doctor allegedly inseminated a woman with the wrong sperm, revealing shocking family secrets decades later.
more#family-secrets
#cold-cases
US news
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

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.
San Francisco
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Body found drifting in Pacific Ocean in 1998 identified, California cops say

DNA testing identified Deborah Mitchell Cordier nearly three decades after her remains were found in the Pacific Ocean.
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Investigators believe DNA could identify all victims of suspected gay serial killer Herb Baumeister

DNA testing may identify remains connected to suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister, pending samples from victims' relatives.
Renewed investigation seeks closure for families of missing individuals, highlighting the emotional toll of cold cases.
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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

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.
San Francisco
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Body found drifting in Pacific Ocean in 1998 identified, California cops say

DNA testing identified Deborah Mitchell Cordier nearly three decades after her remains were found in the Pacific Ocean.
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Investigators believe DNA could identify all victims of suspected gay serial killer Herb Baumeister

DNA testing may identify remains connected to suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister, pending samples from victims' relatives.
Renewed investigation seeks closure for families of missing individuals, highlighting the emotional toll of cold cases.
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#cold-cases
#23andme
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

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.
NYC startup
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Bay Area tech CEO resigns to bid for own flailing company

23andMe declared bankruptcy in Missouri court, reflecting its financial turmoil and struggles to maintain operations after a major data breach.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
1 month ago

23andMe bankruptcy update: Stock falls to penny territory as California urges customers to delete their data

23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in light of financial distress, leadership changes, and a decline in at-home DNA testing demand.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Good Morning America anchor reveals family secret discovered on 23andMe after company files for bankruptcy

Whit Johnson's 23andMe test revealed his father's adoption and long-lost siblings, highlighting the value and risk of genetic testing services.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Startup companies

23andMe files for bankruptcy as CEO steps down

23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to facilitate a sale amidst ongoing financial struggles.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

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.
NYC startup
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Bay Area tech CEO resigns to bid for own flailing company

23andMe declared bankruptcy in Missouri court, reflecting its financial turmoil and struggles to maintain operations after a major data breach.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
1 month ago

23andMe bankruptcy update: Stock falls to penny territory as California urges customers to delete their data

23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in light of financial distress, leadership changes, and a decline in at-home DNA testing demand.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Privacy technologies

Good Morning America anchor reveals family secret discovered on 23andMe after company files for bankruptcy

Whit Johnson's 23andMe test revealed his father's adoption and long-lost siblings, highlighting the value and risk of genetic testing services.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago
Startup companies

23andMe files for bankruptcy as CEO steps down

23andMe has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to facilitate a sale amidst ongoing financial struggles.
more#23andme
#athletics
Women
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

World Athletics to require DNA testing of athletes in women's track and field

World Athletics will implement DNA testing to confirm the eligibility of women athletes, focusing on preserving the integrity of female competitions.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Athletics governing body to require DNA tests for women's sports

World Athletics mandates DNA testing for women's events to ensure the integrity of competition amid the trans athlete debate.
Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Olympic Track Officials to Require Sex Tests for Female Athletes

World Athletics introduces mandatory DNA sex testing for female athletes, prioritizing integrity in the sport amid ongoing eligibility debates.
Women
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

World Athletics to require DNA testing of athletes in women's track and field

World Athletics will implement DNA testing to confirm the eligibility of women athletes, focusing on preserving the integrity of female competitions.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Athletics governing body to require DNA tests for women's sports

World Athletics mandates DNA testing for women's events to ensure the integrity of competition amid the trans athlete debate.
Women in technology
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Olympic Track Officials to Require Sex Tests for Female Athletes

World Athletics introduces mandatory DNA sex testing for female athletes, prioritizing integrity in the sport amid ongoing eligibility debates.
more#athletics
Parenting
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Woman abandoned on a hillside meets birth parents 60 years later

Rachel Rollinson reunited with her birth family after 60 years, revealing complex social and cultural dynamics surrounding her adoption.
US news
fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Crime lab analyst altered DNA evidence in hundreds of cases, prosecutors say

A former Colorado lab scientist faces felony charges for falsifying DNA tests in numerous cases, prompting extensive legal repercussions.
#genealogy
Writing
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

My Whole Life, I Embraced My Latina Identity. Then I Took A DNA Test That Changed Everything.

Ancestry DNA results can profoundly change one's understanding of family heritage and identity, revealing unexpected ethnic backgrounds.
Personal genealogical inquiries can unearth significant, sometimes shocking details about ancestry that reshape family narratives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

How to Plan a Family Heritage Trip

Heritage travel is rapidly growing due to the ease of discovering ancestral roots using modern technology.
Writing
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

My Whole Life, I Embraced My Latina Identity. Then I Took A DNA Test That Changed Everything.

Ancestry DNA results can profoundly change one's understanding of family heritage and identity, revealing unexpected ethnic backgrounds.
Personal genealogical inquiries can unearth significant, sometimes shocking details about ancestry that reshape family narratives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

How to Plan a Family Heritage Trip

Heritage travel is rapidly growing due to the ease of discovering ancestral roots using modern technology.
more#genealogy
US news
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

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.
#wrongful-convictions
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago

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.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

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.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago

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.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago
US news

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.
more#wrongful-convictions
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

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.
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
7 months ago
New York City

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.
fromBuzzFeed
8 months ago
Web frameworks

"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.
fromAlternative Medicine Magazine
9 months ago
Alternative medicine

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.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
11 months ago

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.
#public-appeal
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
11 months ago
London

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.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

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.
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
11 months ago
London

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.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

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.
more#public-appeal
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