Walk, Run, Then Fly: How DNA and Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy Is Transforming 21st Century Crimefighting

In 2018, the global criminal justice and public safety community witnessed the power and impact of forensic investigative genetic genealogy (FIGG) when Joseph DeAngelo, known as the Golden State Killer was arrested and prosecuted in Sacramento, California, after eluding law enforcement for 30 years. Six years later, more than 1,000 cases have seen resolution with FIGG, but more needs to be done. This session will cover a few high-profile criminal cases solved using FIGG and a walk through of making forensic DNA work for victims. This session will include a victim/survivor sharing her three-decade story, from hopelessness to a serial rapist being convicted. We can collectively take flight with DNA and the power of FIGG.