What if forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG) could work across time zones—solving cases 24/7?
At ISHI 35, Runa Daniel shared the groundbreaking work of the first-ever Virtual International FIGG Team, developed in partnership with the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine and the Australian Federal Police. This global network of forensic scientists, law enforcement, and intelligence experts is revolutionizing casework by working simultaneously across multiple time zones, languages, and jurisdictions—bringing a new level of collaboration to forensic genetic genealogy.
🔬 Inside this interview:
➡️ How a virtual global team is changing forensic investigative genetic genealogy investigations
➡️ The benefits of real-time collaboration across countries & languages
➡️ The challenges of applying FIGG to cold cases and unidentified human remains
➡️ The case that solved a 95-year-old mystery—and the tough Australian cold case they’re working on now
Could this international approach be the future of forensic investigations? Watch now to learn how FIGG is breaking borders to solve cases.