What Is IGG and How Are Family Trees Solving Crimes?

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🗓️ 20 January 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Discover the fascinating and controversial world of Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) in this gripping episode. We'll trace the origins of IGG from a genealogist's bright idea to a powerful tool that's revolutionizing crime-solving. Explore how IGG works, hear about landmark cases like the Golden State Killer, and learn how it's being used in current investigations, such as the Bryan Kohberger case. But is it all good news? We'll also tackle the thorny ethical questions surrounding privacy, consent, and the potential for misuse of this powerful technology. Is your DNA really your own anymore? Tune in and find out.
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