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A 2001 Bronx rape case solved through investigative genetic genealogy has ended in a 25-year sentence, a New York first.

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Florida man gets 25 years for 2001 Bronx rape cracked through investigative genetic genealogy
A Florida man was sentenced Friday in a Bronx rape case that dates back nearly 25 years.
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September 22, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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Investigative genetic genealogy has named a suspect in a 1982 East Orange, NJ murder, four decades later.

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DNA testing helps identify suspect in unsolved 1982 East Orange murder
State Police say Larry Burney, who died in 2005, was identified after investigative genetic genealogy narrowed an unknown DNA contributor to one of three brothers.
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September 22, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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A simple filter trick makes it much easier to place your DNA matches in the right branch of the family tree.

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September 15, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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Remembering Margaret Ann Phillips Marshall (1883-1904), whose short life is preserved in this memorial profile.

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In Memoriam: Margaret Ann Phillips Marshall (1883 - 1904)
Genealogy, Tennessee, Cook, Acuff, King, Frizzell, Jakes, Harrison, genetic genealogy and more
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September 22, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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A candid, relatable confession from the South King County Genealogy Society blog that many family historians will recognize.

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My Obsession--a Confession
genealogy, family history, SKCGS, South King County Genealogical Society, DNA, history, records, archives, collaboration
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September 22, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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A memorial profile of Lavenia Brown Bumpus (1843-1895), showing how much a short life sketch can preserve for descendants.

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In Memoriam: Lavenia Brown Bumpus (1843 - 1895)
Genealogy, Tennessee, Cook, Acuff, King, Frizzell, Jakes, Harrison, genetic genealogy and more
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September 22, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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Court records can capture family turmoil in vivid detail. The story of a divorce petition filed just before tragedy struck.

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Divorce petition before tragedy
It was bad timing when Mary Ellen Maher requested a divorce from husband Martin Christopher Maher.
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September 22, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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Genetic testing catches fathers of Filipino children. #DNA, #DNATip, #DavisDNA, #geneticgenealogy, #genealogy

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Genetic Testing Catches Fathers of Orphan Filipino Children
Space-age medicine in pursuit of an age-old societal problem
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October 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Research Like a Pro continues its DNA case study to identify an unknown biological father, this time on analysis and reporting.

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RLP 428: Analysis, Correlation, and Report Writing for Phase 5 of Cynthia’s Father – Family Locket
Finding ancestors and keeping them close to the heart
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September 22, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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Wills often capture an ancestor's personality like no other record. A thoughtful reflection on documents with character.

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Week 38 (Sept. 17-23): A Document with Personality - #52Ancestors
A blog about genealogy and family history research - hints and tips, new online resources, books, classes and coming events.
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September 22, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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James Tanner argues that literacy skills are foundational to genealogy research, a reminder of the reading demands behind good family history work.

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Real Genealogy Threatened by Illiteracy
Expert genealogy research tips, technology updates, and historical insights from a veteran researcher and industry consultant.
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August 2, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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Decades after William Jenkins was killed in New Jersey, a genetic genealogy search helped solve his homicide.

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After Decades, William Jenkins's Homicide is Solved
New Jersey State Police and FBI Leverage Othram’s Identity Inference Platform to Identify the Suspect in the 1982 Murder of William Jenkins
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September 22, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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In NC's Faith Hedgepeth case, genetic genealogy evidence was excluded before trial.

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Judge sides with state, limits third-party guilt evidence week before Faith Hedgepeth trial starts
Defense attorneys for the man accused of killing Faith Hedgepeth argued Monday that another person may have been responsible for her death.
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September 22, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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The 1963 rape and murder of 18-year-old Ann Mary Dick devastated the small Kaska community of Upper Liard, Yukon.
Now, more than five decades later, her siblings are seeking justice for their sister. #DNA, #DNATip, #DavisDNA, #geneticgenealogy, #genealogy

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Justice for my Sister - Coming October 11 | APTN Investigates
YouTube video by APTN News
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October 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Idaho State Police mark Forensic Science Week, highlighting a case where genetic genealogy helped identify unknown remains.

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Idaho State Police Celebrates National Forensic Science Week - Idaho State Police
MERIDIAN, Idaho. The Idaho State Police (ISP) is recognizing National Forensic Science Week, September 20 through 26, celebrating the scientists and professionals whose work provides objective…
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September 22, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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The next chapter of Randy Seaver's family story follows his grandparents through their honeymoon and back to everyday life.

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Emily and Lyle’s Story: The Honeymoon and Back To Work
Here is the latest chapter in the story of the courtship and early married life and times of my maternal grandparents, Emily Auble and Lyl...
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September 22, 2026 at 7:19 PM
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Curious how AI can support your family history work? A first look at what ChatGPT can realistically do for genealogists.

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ChatGPT Work for Genealogy: A First Look
Take a first look at ChatGPT Work, how it differs from regular Chat and Projects, and the ways its workflows and finished deliverables could be useful for genealogy.
www.knowwhowearsthegenesinyourfamily.com
September 22, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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A review of a book that blends genealogy and family memoir to explore how the past lives on in each of us.

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Book Review: Echoes in the Blood
Dick Robinson’s Echoes in the Blood: How the Past Lives On in Us is an unusual combination of genealogy, family memoir, history, and recons...
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September 22, 2026 at 7:13 PM
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Remains found in Palm Beach County have been identified as Regina Hess through genetic genealogy. Detectives seek tips.

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Remains Found In Florida Woods 3 Years Ago Identified As Regina Hess; Detectives Seek Public's Help
Investigators in Palm Beach County have identified human remains found three years ago in unincorporated Boynton Beach, but they say the case is far from
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September 22, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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Mapping 53 immigrant ancestors across nearly 140 years: a great model for telling a family's arrival story generation by generation.

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From 1823 to 1960: 53 immigrant ancestors
Our children have 53 ancestors who immigrated to Australia. Most arrived during the nineteenth century. Fan chart of my children’s ancestors showing immigrants highlighted in dark green. Thos…
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September 22, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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NYPD's genetic genealogy squad helped crack a 30-year-old rape case. How detectives got it done.

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The ingenious way NYPD stealthily collected DNA to crack a 30-year-old rape case
Tenacious NYPD SVU detectives cracked a more than 30-year-old rape cold case by preserving — and tracking down — intertwined trails of DNA evidence.
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September 22, 2026 at 7:24 PM
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Land records can reveal relationships other sources miss. This week's transcription takes on an 1841 Massachusetts deed.

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Amanuensis Monday -- 1841 Deed of Elizabeth H. Smith to Lucy Butterfield For Land in Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts
This week's document for transcription is the 1841 Deed of Elizabeth H. Smith of Medfield, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, selling her dower ...
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September 22, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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Free virtual genealogy talks this week from three Ontario Genealogical Society branches, open to everyone.

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Free OGS virtual presentations this week - Genealogy à la carte
Three Ontario Genealogical Society branches this week will host a virtual presentation. All are free and open to the public. They each take place in Eastern time. Monday, September 21, 7:00 p.m. —…
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September 22, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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Ireland's National Archives genealogy site has gone offline, affecting researchers who rely on it for Irish family history records.

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NAI Collections offline – CBGenealogy
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July 20, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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Looking to level up your genealogy skills without spending a dime? Genea-Musings rounds up twenty free and low-cost education options for family history researchers.

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August 8, 2026 at 5:46 PM