
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 | 396 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTrue Crime | |||

Episode 183 Doe ID: 'The Woman in the Well' Alice Spence
The remains of a female were found in an abandoned well in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada in 2006. Experts and historians placed her murder to the early years of the 20th century – but they... more
Episode 182 Sandra Lison Part 2 of 2
This is part 2; the conclusion of the Sandra Lison case. If you have not listened to part 1 yet, please stop now and go back and listen to that part first.
This episode is sponsored by Masterclass. DNA ID li... more
Episode 182 Sandra Lison Part 1 of 2
Sandra Lison, a single mom of two, was abducted from a Green Bay, WI bar around 2:00 a.m. on a summer night in 1987. She was found raped and murdered many miles away just days later. A very complex investigati... more
Episode 181 Doe ID: Donna Lass
In 1986, a human skull was found along Highway 20 and Interstate 80, 45 miles northwest of South Lake Tahoe, CA. At the time, investigators couldn't come to many conclusions other than the fact the skull belonged to a... more
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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!!
Someone else put a perfectly - the Shatnerian delivery makes this unpleasant to listen to. The rushed speed also doesn’t help.
The host is detailed & has done the research. This show has never disappointed!!
One of my favourite podcasts. Well-researched and respectful to the victims. Also very informative re DNA and IGG.
I love the occasional (well-deserved) snark!
This is the best and most hopeful podcast on true crime there is. Best because the research is so thorough and of a very high standard, and hopeful because it shows law enforcement actively using the new dna technology to solve decades old cases that have been completely unsolvable for so long. It is also definitive in the sense that the dna is so certain.
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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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