She said investigative genetic genealogy has since been used to solve about 1,000 cases, but that there's still a long way to go. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) There's a "tremendous need" and ...
The identities of two Detroit men, each found dead years ago, were resolved via DNA testing and genetic genealogy.
Forensic genealogy uses DNA ... Then, last spring, his DNA was finally matched to that of a Louisville man — thanks to the use of a fairly new investigative tool among Kentucky police.
In early 2024, the state police started a cold case unit which included lab personnel being trained in the use of Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy and familial DNA investigative techniques.