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Part III – Impacts, Ethics, and the Legacy of a Landmark Case
The capture of Joseph DeAngelo through genetic genealogy was a watershed moment for both genealogy and criminal justice. Almost overnight, investigative genetic genealogy became a

Part II – Investigative Genetic Genealogy in Action
Once Joseph James DeAngelo emerged as a suspect through genealogical methods, law enforcement faced a new challenge: confirming the connection beyond any doubt. Genealogy had

Part I • From Crime Scene to Genetic Clue: How the Investigation Began
Part I • From Crime Scene to Genetic Clue: How the Investigation Began On a November night in 2022, tragedy struck the University of Idaho

Part I – The Breakthrough: From Cold Case to DNA Genealogy
For more than 40 years, the Golden State Killer eluded capture. Known by several names—the East Area Rapist, the Original Night Stalker, and eventually the

A Beginner’s Guide to Genetic Genealogy
The world of DNA testing can seem overwhelming at first—scientific jargon, confusing charts, and colorful ethnicity maps. But don’t worry! You don’t need a biology
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