Forensic Genealogy and its Application in Solving Cold Cases

  • Workshop

Forensic Genealogy and its Application in Solving Cold Cases

  • September 16, 2020 //
  • 1:00 pm -
  • 4:30 pm //

Description:

This workshop will explore how scientists, law enforcement, and forensic genealogists work together to solve crime using investigative DNA methods and techniques. We will examine the need for forensic genealogy, current DNA methodologies and technologies applied to sample types ranging from samples recently recovered to over 100 years old. Attendees will get an in-depth view of current case studies and strategies to apply this technique to solve cold cases.

 

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Identify forensic genealogy uses and explore its application in science and law enforcement
  2. Explain current DNA methodology and technology from an applied science perspective and its application in DNA extraction from multiple sample types
  3. Examine traditional genealogy research with DNA data
  4. Evaluate case studies and how law enforcement used applied DNA and forensic genealogy with traditional law enforcement techniques to solve cold cases
  5. Compare the benefits and limits to using DNA as an investigative tool in solving cases.

 

Intended Audience:

Forensic Scientists, Technical Leaders, Laboratory Directors, and DNA Analysts

 

Agenda:

TimeTopicSpeaker
12:00-12:05pmIntroductionThomas Kupiec
12:05-12:50pmForensic Genealogy ApplicationBruce Budowle
12:50-1:20pmDNA Methodology, Technology, and ExtractionJames Anstead
1:20-1:27pmBreak
1:27-2:12pmGenealogy ResearchBarbara Rae-Venter
2:12-2:57pmFBI Case Studies and Its’ Application in Solving Cold CasesSteve Kramer

Description:

This workshop will explore how scientists, law enforcement, and forensic genealogists work together to solve crime using investigative DNA methods and techniques. We will examine the need for forensic genealogy, current DNA methodologies and technologies applied to sample types ranging from samples recently recovered to over 100 years old. Attendees will get an in-depth view of current case studies and strategies to apply this technique to solve cold cases.

 

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Identify forensic genealogy uses and explore its application in science and law enforcement
  2. Explain current DNA methodology and technology from an applied science perspective and its application in DNA extraction from multiple sample types
  3. Examine traditional genealogy research with DNA data
  4. Evaluate case studies and how law enforcement used applied DNA and forensic genealogy with traditional law enforcement techniques to solve cold cases
  5. Compare the benefits and limits to using DNA as an investigative tool in solving cases.

 

Intended Audience:

Forensic Scientists, Technical Leaders, Laboratory Directors, and DNA Analysts

 

Agenda:

TimeTopicSpeaker
12:00-12:05pmIntroductionThomas Kupiec
12:05-12:50pmForensic Genealogy ApplicationBruce Budowle
12:50-1:20pmDNA Methodology, Technology, and ExtractionJames Anstead
1:20-1:27pmBreak
1:27-2:12pmGenealogy ResearchBarbara Rae-Venter
2:12-2:57pmFBI Case Studies and Its’ Application in Solving Cold CasesSteve Kramer

Pricing:


  • Registration Fee$50
  • Early Registration
  • $250.00
  • Standard Registration (after July 15)
  • $295.00
  • Student Registration$195.00
  • $195.00

Workshop currently at capacity. A waitlist is available to join on our registration page.

Brought to you by

Worldwide Association of Women Forensic Experts

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James Anstead

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Bruce Budowle

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Stephen Kramer

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Barbara Rae-Venter

President and Founder, Firebird Forensics Group

Barbara Rae-Venter is a genetic genealogist, biologist and retired patent attorney who is best known for her work helping police and investigators identify Joseph James DeAngelo as the Golden State Killer. She is the President and Founder of the Firebird Forensics Group, which is a nonprofit that focuses on assisting law enforcement in identifying suspects in violent crimes and identifying unidentified human remains.

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