Citizen Sleuth

This episode delves into the growing field of genetic genealogy, where amateur sleuths are using consumer DNA testing and online family trees to crack decades-old cold cases. We'll explore how these 'citizen scientists' are leveraging public DNA databases to hunt down suspects and identify victims, often making breakthroughs that eluded professional investigators. We'll also examine the legal and...

This episode explores the emergence of amateur sleuths and online communities dedicated to solving crimes that have stumped law enforcement. We'll examine how the internet, social media, and citizen science have empowered ordinary people to take on the role of detective, often piecing together evidence and theories that professional investigators overlooked. We'll highlight landmark cases where am...