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Golden State Killer & Forensic Genealogy Revolution
How the Golden State Killer case launched a new era of cold case resolution using DNA and genetic databases.
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Barbara Rae-Venter
Genetic genealogist who identified DeAngelo
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- DeAngelo Arrested (April 24, 2018) · Forensic genealogy leads to identification and arrest
On April 24, 2018, Joseph James DeAngelo was arrested at his home in Citrus Heights, California. Investigators had used forensic genealogy — uploading crime scene DNA to GEDmatch and building family trees from partial matches — to…
- Forensic Genealogy Revolution (2018-Present) · GSK case launches a new era of cold case resolution
The Golden State Killer case catalyzed a revolution in forensic genealogy. Following DeAngelo's identification, the technique of investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) was rapidly adopted by law enforcement agencies across the country. By…
- GEDmatch · Genetic genealogy database used to identify DeAngelo
GEDmatch is a free, publicly accessible genetic genealogy database where users voluntarily upload their DNA profiles to find relatives. Investigators uploaded the Golden State Killer's crime scene DNA to GEDmatch, finding partial matches…
- Parabon NanoLabs · DNA technology company, forensic genealogy pioneer
Reston, Virginia DNA technology firm offering Snapshot phenotyping and genetic genealogy to police. It was not involved in the 2018 Golden State Killer identification and launched its genealogy unit afterward.
- Barbara Rae-Venter · Genetic genealogist who identified DeAngelo
Retired patent attorney and genetic genealogist whose family-tree research led investigators to Joseph DeAngelo, arrested as the Golden State Killer in April 2018.