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A Surprise Family Connection
- Michael Heintz, a working mom from Yakima, Washington, was curious about her adopted mother's family history.
- A DNA test revealed a surprising connection, not to her mother's side, but to her father's, leading to a life-changing discovery.
The Search for Maternal Lineage
- Initially, Michael's DNA test yielded distant relatives, leaving her wanting more specific information about her maternal lineage.
- She sought answers about her heritage by sending her DNA information to another company with a larger database.
A Half-Sister in Vietnam
- Michael's expanded DNA search revealed a close match linked to a group helping Amerasians from Vietnam.
- She discovered she had a half-sister in Vietnam, a revelation connected to her father's time in the war.