Crime ❯ Investigation ❯ Cold Cases

Forensic Science

DNA Analysis Genetic Genealogy DNA Testing Human Remains Identification DNA Technology Genealogy Fingerprint Analysis DNA Evidence Suspect Identification

1993 Ventura County Remains Identified as Joseph Patrick Reardon

Genetic genealogy produced the ID, prompting a public appeal for details.

DNA Confirms Identities in Oregon Family Case Missing Since 1958

DNA Breakthrough Leads to Arrest in 1979 Columbus County 'Baby Doe' Case

1978 Boca Raton Homicide Victim Identified as Patricia Ann Ritchie Through Forensic Genealogy

Illinois State Police Identify 2012 Northwest Side Remains as Ronald M. Risher

DNA Match From 2002 Isère Killing Leads to Arrest and Pretrial Detention

Weld County Renews Appeal in 1973 Jane Doe Case Identified as Roxanne Leadbeater

Nancy Gale Erickson Identified as Woman Found Dead in 1974 Marlborough

Karen Schepers’ Remains Identified, Solving 42-Year Cold Case

Frozen Body Identified After 50 Years in Pennsylvania Cave

DNA Evidence Cracks 44-Year-Old Cold Case of Texas Nursing Student's Murder