Using genetic genealogy databases in missing persons cases and to develop suspect leads in violent crimes.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2019.05.016
Abstract: In the last year direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic genealogy databases have been used to identify suspects and missing persons in over fifty cold cases, many of which have been unsolved for decades. Genealogists worked on these… read more here.
Keywords: genealogy databases; missing persons; databases missing; genealogy ... See more keywords
Analysis of the genealogy process in forensic genetic genealogy
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DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.15127
Abstract: The genealogy process is typically the most time‐consuming part of—and a limiting factor in the success of—forensic genetic genealogy, which is a new approach to solving violent crimes and identifying human remains. We formulate a… read more here.
Keywords: genealogy; recent common; forensic genetic; genealogy process ... See more keywords
Responsible genetic genealogy
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DOI: 10.1126/science.aaz6578
Abstract: The scientific development of forensic genetic genealogy (FGG), which couples genetic analysis with investigation of publicly available genealogy information, has successfully transformed law enforcement investigations by solving more than 50 cases over the last 18… read more here.
Keywords: genetic genealogy; law enforcement; genealogy; fgg ... See more keywords
Bridging Disciplines to Form a New One: The Emergence of Forensic Genetic Genealogy
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DOI: 10.3390/genes13081381
Abstract: Forensic Genetic Genealogy (FGG) has fast become a popular tool in criminal investigations since it first emerged in 2018. FGG is a novel investigatory tool that has been applied to hundreds of unresolved cold cases… read more here.
Keywords: dna; genealogy; forensic genetic; bridging disciplines ... See more keywords