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Tech talk: Genealogy sites helped catch Golden State Killer—But sparked privacy concerns
In 2018, investigators used DNA obtained from genealogy websites to identify Joseph James DeAngelo Jr.—better known as the Golden State Killer—who later pleaded guilty to 26 counts of murder and kidnapping. He is currently serving multiple life sentences. The case marked a groundbreaking moment in forensic science. Detectives were able to identify DeAngelo Jr. by connecting him to DNA submitted to genealogy websites by distant relatives, helping…
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