The analysis of this hair sample, conducted by Astrea Forensics, yielded a genotype that conclusively matched the genotype obtained from a similar case.

Samples from rootless hair collected from Opelika Jane Doe aided in the genetic genealogy identification of Amore Wiggins

Single hair yields 13x genome coverage for IGG

DNA from bones of John Doe used to identify a man born in 1793

Astrea Forensics develops DNA profile for investigators to identify the 1980 Arroyo Grande Jane Doe as Tammy Terrell.

27 years later DNA confirms identity of John Doe #1, possible victim of 1990s serial killer

Astrea Forensics has developed a breakthrough approach for DNA recovery and analysis from rootless hairs. This approach enables forensic genetic genealogy, yielding actionable leads.

(Photo courtesy Davis County)

Genetic genealogy leads to arrest of alleged serial rapist in Utah.

The department of justice releases interim policy for using FGG to Generate Leads for Unsolved Violent Crimes