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Solving Crimes With Forensic Genealogy

Forensic Genealogy. What is it? How does it work? What are some pracrical examples of its use?

Criminology, aside from fingerprint technology — thre’s been no greater development in solving crimes than DNA. And now that tech has expanded with the use of forensic genealogy — the marriage of DNA using public genealogy databases to identify criminals by identifying their relatives and then closing the circle and coming up with a suspect.

FOX 10’s John Hook talks to Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick, a pioneer in the discipline, who has solved murders. She’s revealed identities of murder victims and unraveled countless mysteries.

You can watch a YouTube video that answers those questions and more. John Hook of FOX 10 Phoenix interviews Dr. Colleen Fitzpatrick, a pioneer in the discipline, who has solved murders,  revealed identities of murder victims and unraveled countless mysteries.

All this and more is available at: https://youtu.be/whfBq3pNle4