Building the Framework: Strategic Planning for Investigative Genetic Genealogy Teams
Written by Cairenn Binder, Assistant Director, IGG Center and the Director of the IGG Certificate Program. Reposted from the ISHI Report with permission. The field of investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) is experiencing a period of rapid growth and development, with some public laboratories and law enforcement agencies choosing to bring IGG work in-house in order […]
Funding Justice: How Season of Justice is Helping Solve Cold Cases with Advanced DNA Testing
What happens when investigators know DNA testing could solve a case—but the budget won’t allow it? That’s where Season of Justice steps in. At ISHI 35, Kendall Mills, Executive Director of Season of Justice, shared how this nonprofit is bridging the funding gap for cold case DNA testing. With 218 cases funded since 2020, they’re […]
No Longer Unidentified: How Forensic Science is Solving Australia’s Toughest Missing Persons Cases
How do you identify human remains and reunite families with their loved ones? At #ISHI35, Kelly Grisedale from the Australian Federal Police shared the groundbreaking work of the National DNA Program for Unidentified and Missing Persons. In this interview, Kelly discusses: 🔬 How her team resolved over 50 missing persons cases in just two years […]
Investigative Genetic Genealogy: Breaking Barriers and Solving Cold Cases
How is investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) transforming forensic science and solving cold cases? At #ISHI35, Ahana Chatterjee sat down with David Gurney and Cairenn Binder from Ramapo College’s Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center to discuss IGG’s impact, challenges, and future. In this engaging interview, discover: 🔬 How IGG is being used to identify perpetrators, exonerate the […]
Cracking Cold Cases with Investigative Genealogy: Innovation and Collaboration in Forensic Science
What happens when decades of forensic experience meet a relentless drive to advance the field? At ISHI 35, Ray Wickenheiser, retired Director of the New York State Police Crime Lab, reflects on his continued passion for forensic science and his work in solving cold cases with groundbreaking tools like forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG), which […]
Solving a 50-Year Cold Case with Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy and Innovation
How do you bring justice to a case that has gone unsolved for nearly 50 years? At ISHI 35, Cristina Servidio from DNA Labs International shared the remarkable story of how forensic investigative genetic genealogy helped identify the Indianapolis Slasher after decades of mystery. In this fascinating interview, Cristina discusses:🔬 How her team used advanced […]
Ethics and Justice: Christi Guerrini on Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy’s Expanding Role
What are the ethical, legal, and social implications of using forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG) in forensic science? At #ISHI35, Dr. Christi Guerrini, Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, shared her insights on this transformative technique and its potential for justice and exoneration. In this fascinating interview, Dr. Guerrini discusses: 🔬 The ethical considerations […]
Uncovering History and Identity: Turi King on DNA, Mysteries, and Forensic Science
How can DNA reveal family secrets, solve historical mysteries, and change lives? At #ISHI35, Dr. Turi King, renowned geneticist and Director of the Milner Centre for Evolution, shares her extraordinary journey—from identifying King Richard III to hosting the BBC series DNA Family Secrets. In this interview, she reflects on: 🧬 Using genetics to answer questions […]
Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) in Practice: Insights from the Trenches
This article was generated with the assistance of artificial intelligence. However, all content has been thoroughly reviewed and curated by a human editor before posting to guarantee accuracy, relevance, and quality. Investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) has become one of the most groundbreaking tools in modern forensic science, helping to solve cases that had gone cold […]