DNA: ID

We all hear stories almost daily now about cold cases being solved by investigative genetic genealogy. This new crime-solving tool answers the “who” question about these often decades-old crimes... but what about the why? This podcast will look at crimes solved by genetic genealogy, and examine the connection - if any - between the victim and the killer, and why the crime occurred. Each case is unique, and has its own story behind the headline. Join us for DNA: ID. New episodes will come out every other week on Mondays.

Doe ID: 'Government Camp Jane Doe' Wanda Herr 11/17/2025

The Denver Four Part 2 of 2 11/10/2025

The Denver Four Part 1 of 2 11/10/2025

Doe ID: Roberta Mumma 11/03/2025

Leslie Preer Part 2 of 2 10/27/2025

Leslie Preer Part 1 of 2 10/27/2025

Doe ID: Wynona Michele 10/20/2025

Robin Lawrence 10/13/2025

Doe ID Carl Bryant 10/06/2025

Bonus Episode: Robert Eugene Brashers Identified as Killer in Austin Yogurt Shop Murders 09/30/2025

Mary Schlais Part 2 of 2 09/29/2025

Mary Schlais Part 1 of 2 09/29/2025

Doe ID: Darylnn Washington 09/22/2025

Pam Conyers 09/15/2025

Doe ID: Tisha Ann Dyer 09/08/2025

Roger Dean Part 2 of 2 09/01/2025

Roger Dean Part 1 of 2 09/01/2025

Introducing: Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore 07/07/2025

A conversation with former FBI agent Julia Cowley 06/30/2025

A conversation with former FBI agent Julia Cowley Episode 153 A conversation with former FBI agent Julia Cowley Our guest today is Julia Cowley, who retired from the FBI after 22 years at the agency. She has a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Oregon and a master's degree in forensic science from The George Washington University. Before joining the FBI, Julia was a Special Agent/Forensic Scientist with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. When she joined the federal agency, Julia was first posted to the Boston Division. She was also a member and team leader on the Boston Division's Evidence Response Team. Julia then joined the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit, and was also assigned to the Evidence Response Team Unit. In her career as an FBI special agent, Julia investigated serial killings and sex offenses, white-collar crime, public corruption, and civil rights. She is certified in Behavioral Analysis by the FBI and was the lead FBI profiler on the Golden State Killer case. She now hosts the hit podcast "The Consult." This is the last episode of DNA: ID before the show goes on summer hiatus. We’ll be back in late August with all new episodes! This episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile; wireless service that's easy. Listeners of DNA ID qualify for the following special offer from Mint Mobile; as a new Mint Mobile customer, you will get 3 months unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month when you use our special link to signup at . (up front payment of $45 required, limited time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on unlimited plan. Taxes and fees extra. Visit our special link above for full details.) To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of course, you can also support DNA: ID with a . Follow us on social media; find all of our social media links in one spot at our Linktree: /episode/index/show/538b5014-ddfa-4453-a65e-c0d092e74b1b/id/37209725

Danielle Houchins Part 2 of 2 06/23/2025

Danielle Houchins Part 1 of 2 06/23/2025

Listen Now: The Rise & Fall of Diddy: The Federal Trial 06/17/2025

Doe ID: Anthony Gulley 06/16/2025

Sarah Yarborough Part 2 of 2 06/09/2025

Sarah Yarborough Part 1 of 2 06/09/2025

Doe ID: Kay Adams Medin 06/02/2025

Doe ID: Kay Adams Medin Episode 149 Doe ID: Kay Adams Medin In February 1993, a man walking along Trinidad Head; a rocky promontory beach area near the town of Trinidad in Humboldt County, California, made a shocking discovery. He found what he believed to be a piece of human skull. He contacted authorities who verified his hunch. DNA from the skull fragment would be entered into various databases in an effort to learn the identify of the donor with no luck. Years later, the skull fragment would be connected to another case through DNA. In November, 1987, the Humboldt County Sheriff's dept received an package in the mail from an anonymous sender. It contained human skeletal remains and an accompanying letter provided directions to more human remains near Ammon Ridge Road in Humboldt County. Investigators went to the location, and found more human remains. An examination of teeth found with the remains confirmed that they belonged to 48 year old Kay Adams Medin. She had been reported missing from her Trinity County home by her husband in August 1987. The location in Humboldt County where her remains were found is over 100 miles away from her home. Eventually, Othram Labs did DNA work on the skull fragment found in 1993 at Trinidad Head, and their work led them to ID the skull fragment as belonging to Kay Adams Medin. That skull fragment was found 45 miles from Kay's home. It remains a mystery as to how the skull fragment wound up so far away from the rest of Kay's remains. Theories include that it was carried by flowing water, or that a large bird may have carried it. Police long suspected that Kay Adams was murdered by her husband Nikolas Medin, but they lacked the evidence to prove it. They theorize that he was the anonymous mailer of the package containing Kay's bones, and the letter directing police to more remains. They believe he only directed them to her remains, so she could be declared dead, and he could collect on her life insurance policy. Nikolas Medin died in 2018, and was never charged in connection with his wife's death. While Kay never got the justice she deserved, she at least got her name back, and this is her story. This week's episode is sponsored by Masterclass. MasterClass is the streaming platform that makes it possible for anyone to watch or listen to hundreds of video lessons taught by 200+ of the world’s best. Whether it be in business and leadership, photography, cooking, writing, acting, music, sports and more, MasterClass delivers a world class online learning experience. Video lessons are available anytime, anywhere on your smartphone, personal computer, Apple TV and FireTV streaming media players. Listeners of DNA ID will receive at least 15% off of their subscription when they . /episode/index/show/538b5014-ddfa-4453-a65e-c0d092e74b1b/id/36803500

Velma Nesset Part 2 of 2 05/26/2025

Velma Nesset Part 1 of 2 05/26/2025

Velma Nesset Part 1 of 2 Episode 148 Velma Nesset Part 1 of 2 64 year old Velma Nesset set out on April 19th, 1982, at 4:30 a.m. to walk to her job as a cleaning lady at the Permian Mall in Odessa, TX. When she did not show up for work, people looked for her, and then called the police. Velma’s partially undressed body was found in a drainage culvert under the mall parking lot. She had been stabbed, bludgeoned and raped. The logical suspect, a mentally challenged man who worked at the mall, was tried for her murder. But after that, her case went cold. A Texas Ranger reinvestigation in the mid 2000s isolated a male DNA profile, but the offender was not in CODIS. When he was finally named through IGG, police tracked the man down, and he had quite a story to tell them. According to him, he did not act alone. This week's episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile, and Masterclass. Mint Mobile; wireless coverage your way. Listeners of DNA ID will receive their first 3 months of Mint Mobile service for only $15 when they . MasterClass is the streaming platform that makes it possible for anyone to watch or listen to hundreds of video lessons taught by 200+ of the world’s best. Whether it be in business and leadership, photography, cooking, writing, acting, music, sports and more, MasterClass delivers a world class online learning experience. Video lessons are available anytime, anywhere on your smartphone, personal computer, Apple TV and FireTV streaming media players. Listeners of DNA ID will receive at least 15% off of their subscription when they . To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of course, you can also support DNA: ID with a . Follow us on these social media outlets: - - - - - - Find all of our links in one spot at our Linktree: For all things DNA: ID, visit the to buy DNA ID Merch /episode/index/show/538b5014-ddfa-4453-a65e-c0d092e74b1b/id/36703900

Doe ID: 'Dumpster Jane Doe' Laurie Potter 05/19/2025

Doe ID: 'Dumpster Jane Doe' Laurie Potter Episode 147 Doe ID: 'Dumpster Jane Doe' Laurie Potter On October 5th, 2003, a maintenance worker at at the Country Hills Apartment complex in Rancho San Diego, made a horrific discovery in a dumpster when he found a set of severed legs. It was just the beginning of a shocking and perplexing mystery. The legs were found to have come from an adult woman who was deemed to be a homicide victim. Although police did not find any more of her remains, they did find an important clue; the military-style bag that had held her legs was also recovered, and years later, it would lead to the woman's killer. When police ran out of clues early on, and could not match the legs to any missing person in the area, they buried the remains, but not before collecting DNA from them. Years later, investigators employed investigative genetic genealogy and were able to learn that 'Dumpster Jane Doe' was actually Laurie Potter. She had gone missing from Temecula CA not long before her legs were found in the dumpster. Most troubling to detectives, was that her husband Jack Potter had never reported her missing. They began an investigation of him that revealed surprising details, and a 'concerned neighbor' helped them fill in some blanks. When Jack Potter's DNA was found on the bag which had contained his wife's legs, that combined with his neighbor's story, was enough to arrest him. He pled guilty to her murder, and was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison. 'Dumpster Jane Doe' now has her name back, it's Laurie Potter, and this is her story. To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of course, you can also support DNA: ID with a . Follow us on these social media outlets: - - - - - - For all things DNA: ID, visit the to buy DNA ID Merch /episode/index/show/538b5014-ddfa-4453-a65e-c0d092e74b1b/id/36616520

Sharon Hammack and Dusty Shuck Part 2 of 2 05/12/2025

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