How existing DNA data and proper genetic genealogy interpretation led to rapid identification without reference testing

Why selecting the appropriate testing method prevented a one-size-fits-all approach and reduced investigative costs

How lost documentation and misinterpreted matches stalled a case—and how expert re-evaluation restored the investigative path

How a missed motive and incomplete DNA testing left a multi-decade homicide unresolved

How limited STR scope and lack of database monitoring left an unidentified case unaddressed