genealogy

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While law enforcement did not get any hits in the federal database, they are also employing genetic genealogy in an effort to identify a suspect in the case.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Investigators used genetic genealogy to identify Joseph James DeAngelo Jr. as the Golden State Killer who terrorized California in the 1970s and 80s.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

“We’re not done. We’ve got a lot more in front of us,” he said, including testing the DNA against genealogy sites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

John said TV programmes and genealogy companies "drive this theory that every outcome is good, that you'll find war heroes... or a suffragette, but lots of people don't."

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

I see the genealogy room from a distance.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth