NCJ Number
307762
Journal
Forensic Science International Genetics Supplement Series Volume: 8 Dated: 2022 Pages: 336-337
Date Published
2022
Length
2 pages
Annotation
This publication discusses the use of genetic genealogy to try to identify human remains.
Abstract
In 2018, the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office (OSME) received a grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance to use investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) with Parabon NanoLabs (Parabon) to attempt to make identifications in their unidentified human remains cases. Samples were screened for DNA quantity and quality, and selected samples were sent for genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) generation. This multi-year collaboration has been extraordinarily successful: of 43 cases submitted, 39 cases have been investigated using IGG, and 30 have resulted in an identification so far. (Published Abstract Provided)