How to become a Forensic Genetic Genealogist

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(15:30) Ever wondered what it takes to be a forensic genetic genealogist solving criminal cold cases? Dr. Claire Glynn joins me in this week to talk about the investigative genetic genealogy field, criminal cold cases solved, and the new certificate program she has developed at the Henry C. Lee (notable for his work on the OJ Simpson case and many others) College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences at the University of New Haven.
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0:00 Introduction
3:36 Forensic Genealogy used on criminal cold cases.
5:15 What kind of background should a Forensic Genetic Genealogist have?
15:30 The Origins of Forensic Genealogy in Criminal Cases
16:36 What is a Certificate Program?
18:07 How the Forensic Genetic Genealogy Program was developed.
20:41 Forensic Genetic Genealogy Certificate Program courses
27:06 What type of student can apply to the Forensic Genetic Genealogy certificate program?
30:22 Employment opportunities
31:08 Forensic Genealogy Demographics
32:08 Forensic Genetic Genealogy Program Prerequisites
37:44 Is a background in genealogy required?
39:24 How to Apply to the Forensic Genetic Genealogy Certificate Program
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@matttolmanaz 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating. My wife was adopted, never knew either parent. Earlier last year I really started digging into her DNA results. I literally spent the last 10 months building out her biological family tree and matching cousins. It took me almost 5 months of research and building out trees, researching papers, going down one branch of a tree, and then backtracking and going down another branch before I was able to come up with who I believed is her biological mother. I didn't even have a DNA match for the mother. What I had was a close relative who turns out to be a sister to her mother.

@GenealogyGems 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, congratulations!!

@netajanedoris9323 Жыл бұрын

What a fascinating presenter and presentation. The topic was presented with knowledge, confidence, enthusiasm. So much information and tips thrown in so easily.

@pamela8207 2 жыл бұрын

Dr Glynn is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her work which makes her a delight to listen to. Thank you Lisa for bringing her and her work to your groups.

@GenealogyGems 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it.

@Frugal_granny Жыл бұрын

Thanks for having this topic! I’ve been involved in genealogy and in medical genealogy; but have yet to figure how to take my experience and turning it into a career

@ValidityJ 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Dr Claire Glynn is amazing. I'm really interested in this. I already work in a Criminalistics Bureau at a Police Department.

@kathleenkelley1299 2 жыл бұрын

What a fascinating topic! Really enjoyed this interview as well as the Phenotype Premium video. Thanks Lisa

@GenealogyGems 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Kathleen!

@tondualarmstrong6023 Жыл бұрын

Great work. Thanks

@paulbaltzer4745 2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Glynn, great explanation of the course. I am going to just refer people to this video in the future.

@tiffanyprichard2197 7 ай бұрын

I have been researching my genealogy since I was a child and the advancement in solving cold cases as well as finding biological parents or family. I grew up watching my parents search for his younger siblings adopted out. He was always told he would never find them all. The hurt on his face was that of a child and when they found the last one I wished my great aunt was alive to scream he found them all!!! Yes this was my great aunts answers they gave little, so I have helped a few I know to find their biological parents. It’s not easy but rewarding to answer questions. It’s really a guard your heart but don’t give up kind of thing. The truth is not always happy but you know. Sometimes just knowing is as far as they want, but now they have the option to take a break and go forward.

@helosix Жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Thank you, both.

@winginit4641 2 жыл бұрын

I’m so excited about this!…online classes are available!…So disappointing to find need a bachelors as a prerequisite. I have some college credits and a lot of genealogy knowledge but still can’t enroll in this. Hope those who have the prereq take advantage of this certificate program.

@na635 2 жыл бұрын

Same - it would be a fascinating career change but the Bachelor's prerequsite is the stopper for me also. It would be great if work experience and life experience could be considered!

@LeahC208 2 жыл бұрын

I wish there wasn't a bachelors pre req. I would love this very.

@silkeotd7194 2 жыл бұрын

I have a B.A. but the cost is too much for me to get the certificate. Too bad. I believe I would be great at it but hey, some of the prominent people in the field are self-taught anyways!

@ValidityJ 2 жыл бұрын

What's stopping you from getting your Bachelor's Degree?

@christinasmith7852 Жыл бұрын

Same for me.

@loriloveday5268 2 жыл бұрын

I was also born and raised in Modesto. I moved to Phoenix 2019.

@Anonymous66890 Жыл бұрын

I watch a lot of cold cases, and I had gotten very interested started reading books on DNA serology!

@chieffamilygenealogyoffice621 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning from Wyoming! Clear skies and somewhat tolerable temps!

@Anonymous66890 Жыл бұрын

I’m very fascinated with forensic science I’m starting my masters in forensic psychology but genealogy so interesting!

@ankinsey22 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. Lisa you are so pretty and enjoy the knowledge you share with us all. I loved hearing Dr Glynn speak. My hobby is definitely ancestry but I’m looking to broaden my spectrum. Thank you!

@GenealogyGems Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

@lisafisher3785 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this video. My goal is to start the program in 2023.

@eclectic-collections 2 жыл бұрын

What a shame that this, my dream, is currently out of my league. While I'm currently completing a Bachelor Degree I will be blocked by the fees. As of 2022 with the total of 12 units involved in this course and each unit costing $1,020, that will equate to $12,120 in order to complete these studies. By the time I convert that to Australian Dollars I would be looking at paying around $18,000. Financial brick walls are just a frustrating as genealogical brick walls. One can only hope that Australia up's the anti and develops it's own training in this field within universities that will be accessible through HECS repayments.

@lbfaith 2 жыл бұрын

Always wanted to be a forensic scientist. Unfortunately events separated me and my goal. Hopefully at 33 I can still go forward with it if time allows and doors open

@k-mac5511 2 жыл бұрын

You can do it! Best wishes.

@SamStone1964 Жыл бұрын

At 33 you're a baby lol. Go for it!

@Anonymous66890 Жыл бұрын

Yes go for it don’t give up!❤❤❤❤❤

@MusicInMotion_67 10 ай бұрын

I'm from Sacramento and was around seven or eight when the East Side Rapist as he was known by the locals. I know, the media dubbed him as the East "Area" Rapist, but us locals referred to him as the East Side Rapist. Back then I was 9 years old through 12. People were panicked and parent's were keeping a close eye on their children.

@AncestryAimee 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@GenealogyGems 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@christinasmith7852 Жыл бұрын

I did this with my Grandfather, he was adopted in the 1930s and we had no paperwork, no trail. I used his and my DNA matches to form a tree and found his biological 1/2 brother about two years ago. Found out that my Grandfather was a part of the skeleton in the family closet. Anyway I didn't know what to call this process and now I do. I am hooked and looking to see where how I can help others.

@jamesg.respess105 Жыл бұрын

I have a strong background in molecular biology and DNA research. When genetic genealogy came around I jumped in with both strands and resolved a number of issues in my family tree. Because the generation above me have all passed however I have been waiting for some forensic DNA techniques to become available for at-home genetic genealogy. Specifically, I collected some hair strands (with follicle) that belonged to my deceased mother. I would love to be able to have her DNA sequence analysis. Any thoughts?

@chieffamilygenealogyoffice621 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning to all from Wyoming clear skies

@Anonymous66890 Жыл бұрын

Wow you’re amazing!!!!

@maheshi5350 2 жыл бұрын

Now I am doing A/Ls in the Biology stream. I am really interested in Criminology, Psychology and Genetics. So what do you think should I select for my future career?

@Redhead77 2 жыл бұрын

I'm giving this program serious consideration. I have a BA in Criminal Justice and genealogy has been my passion since I was a preteen. My only concern is how to get a job in the field after finishing the program.

@GenealogyGems 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!!

@emperorpyt3925 2 жыл бұрын

Great question Lisa! It was my exact question 👍💕

@amberjenkins4299 Жыл бұрын

I’ve helped solve two adoptions. One confirmed by birth certificate the other confirmed by name. Working on NPE in my husbands mothers tree, narrowed down a set of common ancestors, haven’t got around to researching in depth on that. I have 3 brick walls in my own tree, and I am working to solve those as well 3-4th generation back. All immigrants. It is so much harder for me to look at my own tree and make discoveries then it is for me to look at other peoples trees and make discoveries. Why is that I wonder lol Constantly building trees, adding dna match lines, and searching records. Love it so much.

@suz0000 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, very interesting. I find it all fascinating, but unfortunately I’m not strong in the sciences & did not finish my bachelors degree. I love it though.

@GenealogyGems 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@carylosborn1808 2 жыл бұрын

Like the new intro!

@GenealogyGems 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@cbs439 8 күн бұрын

S so excited about this graduate certification until I saw the hefty price 😒 very bummed

@lauriea5212 2 жыл бұрын

Good afternoon! Are you concerned about the field of FGG being beholden to 1 or 2 databases that allow for law enforcement use? If those were to refuse law enforcement searching, how would the field function?

@GenealogyGems 2 жыл бұрын

That's a good question. Thanks for watching, and see you next week!

@stephanieolsen8148 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. Can it be used to determine the families of like the Bog People? Oh and I volunteer as tribute for the students.

@storyfirstfilms149 Жыл бұрын

nice but so unfortunate that its so expensive hopefully there can be a cheaper online version??

@emperorpyt3925 2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Glynn, my name is Susan. I was born and raised in Dublin, now living in Seattle. Hearing your accent I’m wondering about your journey to doing this work in America?

@GenealogyGems 2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Glynn talks quite a bit about how and why she made her way to America. We're certainly glad she's here. Thanks for watching!

@HoosierSHU Жыл бұрын

I know what program I want to do. ❤️

@genieangel8384 2 жыл бұрын

I've helped 3 adoptees identify their bio parents, but I dont have a Bachelor's degree. What do you suggest would be my next step?

@dawnd3 2 жыл бұрын

Keep doing unknown parent cases. Those I know doing forensic GG have solved 100 or more before working on law enforcement cases.

@silkeotd7194 2 жыл бұрын

You can be self-taught, look at some of the people doing this in the news who taught themselves...

@SarahRaye96 2 жыл бұрын

I want to do this so bad. Recently found my friends biological dads family by reverse engineering a DNA match’s tree and it’s so interesting how it all works

@Seashellsbytheseashore21 2 жыл бұрын

Disappointed that a bachelors is required. Especially since there are current IGGs already, without such. Require a biology class instead. This is gatekeeping the course to graduate students, it’s a shame.