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Forensic Genealogy Finds the Killer: 3 Cold Cases Recently Solved #crime #coldcase

Posted on December 3, 2020 by jchasenovelist

The Killing of Anita Piteau This past year, the oldest cold murder case in populous Orange County, California was finally solved. A unique aspect of this murder was that the identities of both the victim and killer were unknown for … Continue reading →

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Genetic Genealogy Justice: 2 Killers Arrested Decades Later

Posted on July 31, 2019 by jchasenovelist

Killers be warned. You are no longer safe from the long arm of justice. Years may have passed since you committed your horrendous acts of violence. You may think that your evil deeds are a thing of the past. But, … Continue reading →

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DNA Forensic Files: 1970s Murder Cases Solved in 2019 #ColdCases #DNA

Posted on May 7, 2019 by jchasenovelist

Over the past several years, the use of DNA and genetic genealogy to solve decades-old murder cases has grown dramatically. Combining cutting-edge technology with increased access to innumerable genetic databases, investigators are able to arrest killers who have roamed free … Continue reading →

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Two High-Profile Deadly Mysteries Recently Solved by Forensics

Posted on September 12, 2018 by jchasenovelist

Years pass, but the scars remain. Family members agonize for a resolution of the case that destroyed their lives. While many cold cases go unsolved, there always remains a sliver of hope that a resolution will be attained. Whether it’s—a … Continue reading →

Posted in Criminology, Forensic | Tagged body, buckskin girl, cold cases, disappearance, DNA, facial reconstruction, family, forensics, gpr, high profile, identity, jennifer chase, louise pietrewicz, murder, mystery, solved, unsolved | 2 Comments

Modern Forensics Solves the Murder: 3 Recently Cracked Cold Cases

Posted on August 8, 2017 by jchasenovelist

Cold murder cases are a tough pill to swallow for law enforcement, the public and most importantly, the families of the victims. But, as forensic science continues to advance, seemingly unsolvable open cases are now being cracked. With the solving … Continue reading →

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DNA Profiling Solves the Murder: 5 Cold Cases Resolved in 2016

Posted on December 29, 2016 by jchasenovelist

Photo courtesy of tuuv.tk. The accuracy of DNA profiling is developing at a rapid pace. And, as a result, the landscape of modern law enforcement is evolving. The accurate results of criminal DNA analysis not only assist in putting criminals … Continue reading →