Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) and DNA Evidence: A Guide for Practitioners

Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) and DNA Evidence is a vital guide for professionals and practitioners, providing the most complete and current view of the use of DNA from crime scenes and its comparison with DNA test results available on online databases. Across nine chapters, and through a practical lens, the book highlights how FIGG can generate investigative leads and identify potential pools of suspects. The book addresses key issues in modern forensic genealogy, such as the emergence of AI in the forensic field, as well as how forensic genetics deals with the application of genetic knowledge as applied to legal problems and litigation. Finally, the book will also examine law enforcement agencies and trained forensic genetic genealogists have developed trees and generated leads in family trees to solve multiple cold cases. With contributing chapters from leading experts in the field Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy (FIGG) and DNA Evidence offers invaluable insights into the evolving landscape of forensic genetics and genealogy usage in criminal and cold case investigations. It is an essential resource for professionals seeking to understand the current capabilities and future possibilities of these groundbreaking investigative tools.