How DNA Caught The Golden State Killer w Barbara Rae-Venter & Tom Myers Part 4

In the finale of this series, Jared Bradley and guests Barbara Rae-Venter and Tom Myers continue to discuss how DNA played a crucial role in catching the notorious Golden State Killer. The conversation covers various aspects of genetic material in case work, the connection between folklore boogeyman stories and stranger homicides, the potential in solving unidentified serial killer cases using DNA technology, and the need for resources and follow-up in solving crimes. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of forensic science and the innovative approaches used to bring criminals to justice.

Barbara Rae-Venter is a New Zealand-born American genetic genealogist, biologist, author of the book “I Know Who You Are”, and retired patent attorney best known for her work helping police and investigators identify Joseph James DeAngelo as the Golden State Killer. She is also the Founder of Firebird Forensics Company, a non-profit company that focuses on assisting law enforcement in identifying suspects in violent crimes and identifying unidentified human remains.

Tom Myers is a retired FBI ERT leader and has had an extensive background in law enforcement. He has been a CSI extraordinaire and a ranger.

Takeaways

1. DNA analysis aids in crime solving.
2. Shared DNA databases improve investigations.
3. Advancements boost forensic science efficacy.

Connect

Barbara Rae-Venter: www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-rae-venter
Website: www.firebirdforensics.org

Tom Myers: www.facebook.com/tom.myers.9235

Jared Bradley: www.linkedin.com/in/jaredvbradley
DNA Retrieval: www.m-vac.com

All Things Crime is a new, comprehensive video series that will explore every aspect of crime and the ensuing investigation, one video interview at a time. The host, Jared Bradley, is the President of M-Vac Systems, which is a wet-vacuum-based forensic DNA collection system and has experience traveling the world training all levels of law enforcement and crime lab DNA analysts in using the M-Vac to help solve the crime. Along the way he has met people from all walks of life and experience in investigating crimes, so is putting that knowledge to use in another way by sharing it in these videos.

If you are interested in more videos about the M-Vac, DNA, and investigations, also check out the M-Vac's channel https://www.youtube.com/@UC4TgqlFFXuAoTPD-QkDKyog

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