What Is IGG and How Are Family Trees Solving Crimes?

Discover the fascinating and controversial world of Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) in this gripping episode. We'll trace the origins of IGG from a genealogist's bright idea to a powerful tool that's revolutionizing crime-solving. Explore how IGG works, hear about landmark cases like the Golden State Killer, and learn how it's being used in current investigations, such as the Bryan Kohberger case. But is it all good news? We'll also tackle the thorny ethical questions surrounding privacy, consent, and the potential for misuse of this powerful technology. Is your DNA really your own anymore? Tune in and find out. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com