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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.

JonBenet Ramsey case gets renewed attention 28 years after her murder

New DNA technology and public interest are reviving hopes for solving JonBenét Ramsey's murder.

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.

JonBenet Ramsey case gets renewed attention 28 years after her murder

New DNA technology and public interest are reviving hopes for solving JonBenét Ramsey's murder.
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Judy Rodriguez identified as dead Brooklyn mom who went missing more than 3 decades ago, officials say

Judy Rodriguez was identified through genetic genealogy after her murder remained unsolved for decades, leading to arrests of four men in her case.

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.

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.

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.

Body found in creek bed in 1980 identified as missing Nevada man, California cops say

Advancements in forensic genetic genealogy led to the identification of Donald Gene Horecka, a missing man since 1980.

Remains found in shallow grave in 2012 identified as man last seen in 1986, CA cops say

Forensic genetic genealogy identified remains from 2012 as Warren David Hawkins, last seen in 1986, demonstrating advances in solving cold cases.

Judy Rodriguez identified as dead Brooklyn mom who went missing more than 3 decades ago, officials say

Judy Rodriguez was identified through genetic genealogy after her murder remained unsolved for decades, leading to arrests of four men in her case.

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.

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.

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.

Body found in creek bed in 1980 identified as missing Nevada man, California cops say

Advancements in forensic genetic genealogy led to the identification of Donald Gene Horecka, a missing man since 1980.

Remains found in shallow grave in 2012 identified as man last seen in 1986, CA cops say

Forensic genetic genealogy identified remains from 2012 as Warren David Hawkins, last seen in 1986, demonstrating advances in solving cold cases.
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Man who passed polygraph in teen's 1979 killing now ID'd as suspect, CA officials say

Advancements in forensic genetic genealogy led to identifying the suspect in Esther Gonzalez's 1979 murder case more than 40 years later.

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.

Man who passed polygraph in teen's 1979 killing now ID'd as suspect, CA officials say

Advancements in forensic genetic genealogy led to identifying the suspect in Esther Gonzalez's 1979 murder case more than 40 years later.

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.
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Police identify body of man who set out to bike, canoe from Alberta to Ontario in 2016 | CBC News

Garnet Michael Nelson was identified through genetic genealogy after being found dead on Lake Huron eight years prior.
Media played a key role in identifying Garnet Nelson during the investigation after his body was discovered.

Serial rape suspect wanted in 1989 Massachusetts case arrested in L.A. after police chase

The suspected serial rapist, Stephen Paul Gale, wanted since 1989, was arrested in Los Angeles after a lengthy police chase.

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.

Who was the decapitated woman in the California vineyard? Authorities finally figured it out

Authorities have identified the body of a woman found in a California vineyard in 2011 as Ada Beth Kaplan, 13 years after her death.
The DNA Doe Project, a group that uses investigative genetic genealogy, helped solve the mystery by creating a DNA profile and identifying distant cousins.
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