Genetic genealogist CeCe Moore uses her unique research skills to change the face of crime solving. By working with police departments and crime scene DNA, Moore is able to trace the path of a violent criminal’s family tree to reveal their identity and help bring them to justice.

Season 1 Episode 4 is titled “The Deadly Playdate” Here is the synopsis: “The killer of 8-year-old April Tinsley taunted police for decades in Fort Wayne, Indiana, leaving notes and threats with viable DNA samples, but they still couldn’t catch him until now. Interviews featured in the episode include April’s mother, Janet Tinsley, and cousin Kristina Snyder; Fort Wayne Police Department’s Detective Brian Martin and retired detective Danny Jackson; coroner Chris Meihls; retired forensic scientist Linda McDonald; reporter Jamie Duffy; and Parabon NanoLabs’ founder Steve Armentrout and director of bioinformatics Ellen Greytak.”

Don’t miss The Genetic Detective “The Deadly Playdate” on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 10/9c on ABC.

https://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/20190519/dna-detective

https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2018/07/17/golden-state-killer-dna-technology-april-tinsley-alleged-killer/787357002/

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