Forensic genealogy
Forensic genealogy is the emerging practice of utilizing genetic information from direct-to-consumer companies for identifying suspects or victims in criminal cases. As of July, 2019, the use of this practice has led to the discovery of over 40 suspects of murder and sexual assault. The investigative power of forensic genealogy revolves around the use of open-source databases such as GEDMatch. Through GEDMatch, users are able to upload their genealogy results from direct-to-consumer companies in an effort to identify relatives.
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Forensic genealogy
Forensic genealogy is the emerging practice of utilizing genetic information from direct-to-consumer companies for identifying suspects or victims in criminal cases. As of July, 2019, the use of this practice has led to the discovery of over 40 suspects of murder and sexual assault. The investigative power of forensic genealogy revolves around the use of open-source databases such as GEDMatch. Through GEDMatch, users are able to upload their genealogy results from direct-to-consumer companies in an effort to identify relatives.
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Forensic genealogy is the emer ...... working on hundreds of cases.
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Forensic genealogy is the emer ...... effort to identify relatives.
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