
We all hear stories almost daily now about cold cases being solved by investigative genetic genealogy. This new crime-solving tool answers the "who" question about these often decades-old crimes... but what about the why? This podcast will look at crimes solved by genetic genealogy, and examine the connection - if any - between the victim and the killer, and why the crime occurred. Each case is un... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 410 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

Episode 189 Doe ID Shirley Soosay and Maricela Rocha Parga
You are not going to want to miss this DOE: ID episode! Jane Does found days apart in Kern and Ventura Counties were linked by DNA and their killer prosecuted – even though no one knew th... more
Episode 188 Melissa Lee Part 2 of 2
This is part 2; the conclusion of the Melissa Lee case. If you have not yet listened to part 1, please go back and listen to that part first.
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Episode 188 Melissa Lee Part 1 of 2
15 year old Melissa Lee was home alone in 1993 when someone kicked in the door and drugged her, abducted her, and killed her. The prime suspect, her boyfriend, had threatened to kill her that very day, and polic... more
Episode 187 Doe ID: Joann Zamora
In September, 1992, the remains of a woman were found in North Houston, TX. Although it was clear she was a murder victim, investigators had no clues to establish her identity. For years this Jane Doe went unidentif... more
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This really is the best podcast I’ve listened to and I’ve been listening to true crime podcasts for years. Nothing comes close!
Jessica’s voice is perfect and the stories are riveting. Keep them coming Jess!
I’m so excited that I found DNA: ID! I’ve been reading/listening to true crime for years. Even on the best podcasts, I always find myself wishing they would give more detail, especially about the scientific stuff. I’m not a scientist, and Jessica explains everything perfectly for an interested layperson like me. Plus, I never get tired of hearing stories about criminals who thought they’d gotten away with it getting caught through IGG.
Ms Bettencort has great pace and doesn’t mess around. She has very few personal opinions, when she does have a comment, it’s usually something you’re already thinking. You can hear all the research that goes into each episode. I highly recommend this podcast to everyone, not just true crime people!
Loving binging this show. (On episode 4) Enjoying the short but thoroughly researched and summarized episodes.
My only feedback is that it really sounds like you’re reading and rushing through the material. I anticipate that your cadence, rhythm and presentation may improve as you get more experience.
I plan to keep going. Thank you!!
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A deep dive into cases solved with investigative genetic genealogy, examining not only who committed murders but why they did so. Episodes explore DNA matching, NamUs databases, and genealogical networks to close cold cases, often highlighting the emotional impact on families and the evolving ethics of public-forensics reporting. The show blends meticulous reconstruction, expert quotes, and updates on how modern genetics is reshaping true-crime investigations, with occasional emphasis on the investigators, families, and the broader implications for justice.
Noteworthy for its data-driven storytelling and focus on IGG-driven breakthroughs, it frequently ties case details to technology history, genealogy methods, and investigative process, o... more
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