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Lights! Camera! Action! Filming for a new series on Forensic Genetic Genealogy to air in the fall on TruBlu Streaming Ne...
07/04/2025

Lights! Camera! Action! Filming for a new series on Forensic Genetic Genealogy to air in the fall on TruBlu Streaming Network. .

It was an honor to share my love of genealogy and encourage these young children to consider the field of forensics as a...
11/14/2024

It was an honor to share my love of genealogy and encourage these young children to consider the field of forensics as a future career choice. They were so interested in how our legal process works, the world of forensics and family history. Thank you Lele and Sadie Burks LaPoint for inviting me.

48HRS CBS 9pm Saturday.  See how my family was connected to this case!
11/07/2024

48HRS CBS 9pm Saturday. See how my family was connected to this case!

A schoolteacher is murdered in her own home. Years later investigators discover she was a bridesmaid at the killer's wedding. "48 Hours" contributor Natalie Morales reports Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10/9c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

Another great presentation on FGG in Liberty TX.  Did I say I LOVE what I do??🤣 Thank you to Brent Reeves and the Libert...
07/16/2024

Another great presentation on FGG in Liberty TX. Did I say I LOVE what I do??🤣 Thank you to Brent Reeves and the Liberty County Historical Commission for inviting me. DNA Labs International

It was great to attend the Louisiana Association of Forensic Scientist spring conference (i am not a scientist😝) in Mark...
04/17/2024

It was great to attend the Louisiana Association of Forensic Scientist spring conference (i am not a scientist😝) in Marksville this week. I got to meet Baron a coworker with DLI. And yes, we are DNA matches!!😜

It’s always a great day when I get to share my love of genealogy and DNA.  Thanks to the Imperial St. Landry Genealogy g...
10/14/2023

It’s always a great day when I get to share my love of genealogy and DNA. Thanks to the Imperial St. Landry Genealogy group for hosting me today.

Sheriff Eddie Virden has established a specific email for tips and case referrals.
09/28/2023

Sheriff Eddie Virden has established a specific email for tips and case referrals.

September has been an exciting month! I am extremely honored to have been assigned to the BTK task force.
09/21/2023

September has been an exciting month! I am extremely honored to have been assigned to the BTK task force.

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