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Fingernail Clippings, Genetic Genealogy Solve 1977 Homicide
April 08, 2026
After nearly 50 years, genetic genealogy has helped identify the suspect in a cold case homicide that plagued the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin for decades. Read More

$1 Million Genetic Genealogy Initiative Launches in San Antonio
April 08, 2026
A first-of-its-kind initiative in San Antonio—and one of the few in Texas overall—San Antonio Chief of Police William McManus announced the launch of a new $1 million forensic genetic genealogy program to tackle cold cases. Read More
DNA Doe Project Discovers Burlington John Doe was Not Really a John Doe
April 08, 2026
This identification proves that the skull fragment found was the result of a memorial scattering rather than a disappearance, resolving the mystery of the man formerly known only as Burlington John Doe. Read More
After Victim's Remains Exhumed, Genealogy Gives Her Name Back
April 08, 2026
On Feb. 18, 1980, motorists discovered the body of an unidentified female approximately 35 feet down a ravine off Highway 74, south of Cahuilla, in an unincorporated area near Palm Desert. Read More
Forensic Anthropology Program Explodes at Ohio State
April 08, 2026
“We had five students in the major the first year,” said W. Scott McGraw, chair of the anthropology department. “Now we’re up to 100.” Read More
New Forensic Nursing Project Expands to Post-hospital Services
April 08, 2026
Through a new Forensic Nurse Enhancement project, the program is extending its mission to help patients with shelter, transportation, and other support needs after they leave the hospital. Read More
After 30 Years, Two Identifications of Skeletonized Remains
April 06, 2026
The river was searched by boat, roadway, and with the assistance of a Coast Guard helicopter; however, Marrs’ body was never located. Read More

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Fingernail Clippings, Genetic Genealogy Solve 1977 Homicide

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$1 Million Genetic Genealogy Initiative Launches in San Antonio

DNA Doe Project Discovers Burlington John Doe was Not Really a John Doe

After Victim's Remains Exhumed, Genealogy Gives Her Name Back

Forensic Anthropology Program Explodes at Ohio State

New Forensic Nursing Project Expands to Post-hospital Services

After 30 Years, Two Identifications of Skeletonized Remains

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