The identities of two Detroit men, each found dead years ago, were resolved via DNA testing and genetic genealogy.

"This initiative is a critical step toward providing long-awaited closure for a family who has suffered the loss of a loved ...

At a media briefing in Toronto Friday morning, Det. Sgt Stephen Smith said members of the TPS’ cold case unit met Ronald ...

Investigators have recently had some luck in putting names to some of the state's coldest cases of unidentified, though, thanks to the use of forensic genetic genealogy. The method gained ...

Forensic genealogy uses DNA evidence to build family trees and identify victims or suspects through their relatives. The technique has been gaining popularity since it was used to identify the ...

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.