Bonus Episode: Using DNA To Solve High-Profile Cold Cases

The FOX True Crime Podcast w/ Emily Compagno

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True Crime

4.8 • 708 Ratings

🗓️ 27 April 2023

⏱️ 36 minutes

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While genetic genealogy is typically used to reveal more details about one's ancestry, it can also be incredibly helpful in aiding law enforcement with their criminal investigations. With just one piece of DNA, scientists can identify both violent criminals and human remains, bringing answers to even the most mysterious cold cases. Chief Genetic Genealogist at Parabon Nanolabs CeCe Moore explains the background behind the genetic genealogy field, how DNA databases operate, and how the science has evolved to provide more details about criminals and victims alike. Later, she shares details from some of the cases she's worked on alongside enforcement. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:30.0	I'm Emily Campano and this is the Fox True Crime podcast.
1:06.0	Okay. Crime Podcast. Typically, genetic genealogy is used to help people learn more about their family tree, to dig into their ancestral roots.
1:08.0	But what can it tell you about a criminal investigation? Thanks to advancements
1:13.3	in forensic technology, even the smallest piece of DNA can be used to reveal violent
1:19.0	criminal's identities or identify human remains, helping to finally bring answers to cold cases
1:25.6	and law enforcement mysteries.
1:35.2	On today's bonus episode, I'm joined by expert C.C. Moore. Cici is the chief genetic genealogist at Parabon Nanolabs and leads their genetic genealogy services for law enforcement unit.
1:41.8	Thanks to her incredible talents, her work has helped identify over 200
1:46.0	violent criminals and has led to both convictions and exonerations alike. Cici, thank you so
1:52.6	much for joining me. Can you give us more background into the genetic genealogy field?
1:57.9	How is DNA so impactful when it comes to criminal justice? Genetic genealogy is. How is DNA so impactful when it comes to criminal justice?
2:02.0	Genetic genealogy is using someone's DNA to learn more about their family history and their
2:08.0	genetic heritage. We can use it to identify long dead ancestors. We can use it to identify biological
2:15.9	parents of someone of unknown parentage, such as an
2:19.3	adoptee or a donor-conceived individual.
2:22.0	Or we can use it to help law enforcement identify violent criminals or unidentified human remains,
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