Introduction to Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy with the Indiana State Police

In this lecture, Indiana State Police Genealogist Bradley Marchant discussed the evolution of genealogy from a past time to the powerful tool it is today in law enforcement. He outlined the early history of genetic genealogy and some of the earliest cases and shared an example of a case in Indiana in which forensic genetic genealogy led to a conviction. Mr. Marchant also discussed the methodology and future of this scientific advancement.

The Forensic Science Lecture Series is a long-time partnership between the Indiana Medical History Museum and the University of Indianapolis Human Identification Lab.