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Forensic Genetic Genealogy Searches: What Defense Attorneys Need to Know
Law enforcement has started to use genetic genealogy websites to try to identify suspects in cold cases. How does genetic genealogy work? What should defense attorneys look for if forensic genetic genealogy is used in their cases?