Genetic genealogy goes beyond finding long lost relatives to solving cold cases. The Golden State Killer was caught years after his crimes due to emerging DNA technology. Genetic genealogy can be used ...

Michael Usry Sr. donated DNA to a genealogical research study backed by the Mormon Church, which led to his son, Michael Jr. (in photo), being falsely suspected in an Idaho Falls murder and rape case.

EUGENE, Ore. (KOIN) — Police in Eugene, Oregon, have solved a serial killer cold case from the 1980s involving three murdered women, thanks to genetic genealogy. Police say John Charles Bolsinger, ...

Authorities said they're looking into using genetic genealogy in the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's mysterious abduction, and an expert says the cutting-edge technique could be the key. While ...

Millions of Americans are sharing their DNA with online companies to learn more about their family history, and some investigators are harnessing that information to solve cold cases. The Hillsborough ...

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. — Progress is being made in a 30-year-old unidentified persons case in southwest Missouri. “Jane has become family and we are dedicated to making sure we find Jane a name,” said ...