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Midwest Murder: Mad Genius of Genealogy

But just three days after settling into her new home, she was found brutally murdered in her hotel room. The case went cold, and for nearly four decades, her killer walked free while her family was left without answers. Then a breakthrough in genetic genealogy cracked the case wide open. Investigators used cutting-edge DNA technology to trace a killer who thought he'd gotten away with murder forever. This episode dives deep into the twists, turns, and forensic science that finally brought justice to a victim whose life was cut tragically short. Dawn Palumbo and Jonah Lantto break down how modern genealogy tools are solving decades-old cold cases and changing the future of criminal investigations. Don't miss this gripping true crime story of patience, science, and long-overdue justice.

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