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UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

We always joked dad looked nothing like his parents - then we found out why

Family DNA tests can reveal shocking truths, such as swapped identities at birth.
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Women
fromSFGATE
3 months 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.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

How a controversial type of warrant pioneered in California helped convict a former police chief of a decades-old rape

DNA evidence, particularly through John Doe warrants, plays a critical role in identifying unknown suspects in criminal cases.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Cold case solved: College students help ID the remains of a 19th century sea captain

"Using modern genealogy testing to identify bone fragments from the 19th century is a powerful reminder of our unwavering commitment to resolving cases no matter how old."
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

30-year mystery of bone fragments washing up on several NJ beaches finally solved by group of college kids

The ability to bring answers to families - even generations later - shows how far science and dedication can take us,
OMG science
fromPeople.com
3 months ago

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.
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