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306: Steve Kramer and Steve Busch – Investigative Genetic Genealogy, Golden State Killer

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Investigative Genetic Genealogy

This chapter explores the concept of investigative genetic genealogy, focusing on the Golden State Killer case and the use of consumer genomics companies for ancestry purposes as an investigative tool. It delves into the early crimes of the Golden State Killer, the connection between the Easter Rapist and the Original Night Stalker, and the legal challenges in utilizing DNA analysis to solve the case. The chapter also discusses the technique of familiar searching and the attempts to explore alternative uses of DNA evidence.

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