The DOJ should prioritize homicides and sex assaults for forensic genetic genealogy but allow unidentified human remains cases with undetermined or pending manners of death to remain eligible for investigation and funding.
A first-of-its-kind case in the Maine court system is combining forensic genetic genealogy with a John Doe warrant to seek justice for a survivor of a 1996 sexual assault.
We present a validation of KinSNP® , demonstrating reliable performance across diverse populations, simulated pedigree data, and challenging conditions like missing or incorrect genotypes.
New features such as triangulated segment clustering and cluster-based biogeographical ancestry insights and surname analysis, enable investigators to get more from their FGG analysis.
The Carla Walker Act represents a bipartisan effort to deploy FGG to all, enhance transparency, and create a robust foundation for solving unsolved cases, exonerating the innocent, and delivering justice to families.
We need to strengthen four pillars of FGG—ultra-sensitive DNA profiles, enhanced search capabilities, automated database tools, and public participation—to realize the full potential and truly democratize this technology.