Uncovering the Golden State Killer through Forensic Genetic Genealogy

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The chapter delves into the use of DNA from public databases and direct-to-consumer companies for forensic genetic genealogy, leading to the identification of the Golden State Killer. It explores the ethical and privacy implications of linking relatives to crimes without consent, prompting legal restrictions and requirements for court orders in some states and private companies.

In 1967, a 24-year-old named Leslie Arnold escaped from prison. The FBI looked for him for years. And then, in 2022, a U.S. Marshal got a message from his son.

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