Kentucky law enforcement agencies are increasingly using forensic genealogy to identify crime victims and suspects.

Forensic genealogy uses DNA evidence to build family trees and identify victims or suspects through their relatives. The technique has been gaining popularity since it was used to identify the ...

Ah, February, how we do love thee! Valentine’s Day is a time for celebrating and remembering love — emphasizing its importance in our lives. As a genealogist, I use this ...

Kentucky officials have several identified homicide victims and suspects by matching their DNA to potential relatives.

Smith, senior story producer and genealogist, ancestry, joined "All Indiana" Host Felicia Michelle to discuss how Black ...

Feb. 22, program will begin with a presentation from African American genealogy expert Elyse Hill, followed by a hands-on ...

Specialized labs analyze DNA evidence from crime scenes to build family tree profiles ... according to Othram's website. Forensic genealogy allowed investigators to find her biological family ...

Advances in DNA technology in the past three decades led Everett police to a Las Vegas man who was Maryann Daniels' neighbor when she was killed in 1989.

For years, the death of 15-year-old Danielle "Danni" Houchins had been shrouded in mystery. Montana investigators initially ...

For years, the death of 15-year-old Danielle "Danni" Houchins had been shrouded in mystery. Montana investigators initially said it could have been a tragic accident, but her family always suspected ...

Experts point out that you can discover your roots without having to sign up to costly subscriptions and much family sleuthing can be done for free.

Winter is a great time to work on your family history research! The first genealogy class of 2025 will be held on Thursday, ...