genealogy

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In recent years, when a new break in a cold case makes headlines, it’s often because of updated genealogy tools or forensic detection technology.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Working with the FBI, Arlington police had finally solved the crime that summer through genetic genealogy, matching the killer’s DNA to relatives in a public database.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The technique, known as forensic investigative genetic genealogy, incorporates public genealogy websites with DNA analysis.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

“We’re not done. We’ve got a lot more in front of us,” he said, including testing the DNA against genealogy sites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

“Just a little genealogy project,” my father replied, lingering near the door.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs