How Genetic Genealogy Was Used To Locate Bryan Kohberger

How Genetic Genealogy Was Used To Locate Bryan Kohberger

Genetic genealogy is a field that combines traditional genealogy research with modern DNA testing techniques to trace familial relationships and ancestry through genetic information. It involves analyzing an individual's DNA to uncover their genetic heritage, connect with distant relatives, and map out family trees. This approach has gained significant popularity due to advancements in DNA sequencing technology, particularly in the form of direct-to-consumer DNA testing kits.Here's how genetic genealogy works and how it's used by investigators:
  1. DNA Testing: Individuals interested in exploring their genetic heritage and family history can submit their DNA samples through services provided by companies like AncestryDNA, 23andMe, and MyHeritageDNA. These companies analyze specific segments of the submitted DNA to identify genetic markers that are common among different populations and individuals.
  2. Genetic Markers: Certain sections of the DNA, particularly those found in the Y chromosome (passed from father to son) and the mitochondrial DNA (passed from mother to all offspring), contain genetic markers that can be used to identify ancestral lineages. Autosomal DNA, which is inherited from both parents, is also examined to find matches with other individuals in the testing company's database.
  3. Matching and Comparison: Testing companies compare an individual's genetic markers with those of other users in their databases. If two individuals share a significant amount of genetic material, they are considered genetic matches. The more segments of DNA they share, the closer their relationship is likely to be.
  4. Building Family Trees: Genetic genealogy involves constructing family trees using a combination of traditional genealogical research and the information gained from DNA matches. By connecting with other users who share segments of DNA, individuals can extend their family trees and discover new branches of their lineage.
  5. Identifying Common Ancestors: As more people participate in DNA testing, the chances of finding common ancestors increase. Overlapping segments of shared DNA can help identify specific ancestors or ancestral groups that are shared among related individuals.
  6. Forensic and Investigative Applications: Genetic genealogy has also found applications in criminal investigations. Law enforcement agencies have used DNA databases to identify unknown perpetrators of crimes like murder and sexual assault. In cases where traditional investigative methods have been unsuccessful, investigators can upload DNA profiles from crime scenes to genealogy databases and identify potential relatives of the suspect based on shared genetic markers.
  7. Building Family Trees for Identification: Once potential relatives of the suspect are identified, investigators work to build family trees using genealogical records, such as birth certificates, marriage records, and obituaries. By tracing the shared ancestry of these relatives, law enforcement can narrow down the list of potential suspects to a smaller pool.
  8. Narrowing Down Suspects: Investigative genetic genealogy can help law enforcement focus on specific individuals who fit the profile of the unknown suspect based on age, location, and other relevant factors. This process has led to the successful identification and capture of suspects in several high-profile cases.



Bryan Kohberger was tracked down by authorities using genealogy according to sources. While the process is not even admissable in court, it is an important tool for investigators who are trying to solve complex cases.


In this episode, we hear from one of the industry leaders in the field of genealogy who is discussing how the process works and what goes into an operation such as this.



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source:

How Idaho cops used genetic genealogy to trace suspect Bryan Kohberger's distant relatives | Daily Mail Online


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Murder In Moscow:  More Potential Witnesses In The Kohberger Trial Are Revealed

Murder In Moscow: More Potential Witnesses In The Kohberger Trial Are Revealed

In filings ahead of the August 11 trial, prosecutors and defense attorneys disclosed two surprise Pennsylvania-based witnesses: William Searfoss, a correctional officer at the Monroe County Correctional Facility who oversaw Kohberger during his short stay following the December 2022 arrest, and Anthony Somma, a former classmate from a youth law enforcement program that Kohberger attended and was later removed from amid complaints from female peers.  Their exact roles—whether they will bolster the prosecution’s case or support Kohberger’s defense—remain unclear, with both flagged for a June 30 pre‑trial hearing to determine if they will be required to testify .In addition to these two, a third potential witness emerged via resurfaced bodycam footage featuring a woman identified only as “M.M.” and described as a DoorDash driver who delivered food to victim Xana Kernodle’s residence just minutes before the killings. She claims to have parked beside Kohberger that morning and later told officers, “I saw Bryan … I’m the DoorDash driver."  Investigators are evaluating whether her testimony can be brought forward, though her credibility may be questioned due to her involvement in an unrelated DUI incident.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Mystery as two surprise witnesses in Bryan Kohberger murder case are revealed with weeks to go before long-awaited trial | The US SunBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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Five Of The Questions That Still Remain In The Wake Of Bryan Kohberger's Plea

Five Of The Questions That Still Remain In The Wake Of Bryan Kohberger's Plea

After Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students, the case reached legal closure—but left the public and the victims’ families with a hollow sense of justice. There was no trial, no testimony, and no explanation. The motive remains unknown. Kohberger said nothing about why he did it, who he targeted, or what compelled him to carry out such a calculated slaughter. His plea secured a life sentence and spared him the death penalty, but it also shielded him from having to explain the most haunting aspect of this crime: the why. With no cross-examination, no full public release of forensic evidence, and no opportunity for the families to confront him in a courtroom, the plea feels more like a surrender of truth than a victory for justice.While the prosecution’s decision to accept the plea deal is understandable from a legal and strategic perspective—it avoids the trauma of a capital trial, guarantees a conviction, and locks Kohberger away for life—it doesn’t satisfy the moral and emotional weight of the crime. The unanswered questions linger: Why that house? Why those students? Was this random, or the product of a disturbed obsession? And most importantly, will Kohberger ever explain? Maybe someday he will. But until then, he remains more than a killer—he’s a thief of resolution, a man who walked out of that house covered in blood and has chosen silence ever since. And that silence, more than anything else, is what continues to scream.to contact me:bobbycapucciBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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Transcripts From The Bill Barr Epstein Related Congressional Deposition (Part 11) (10/1/25)

Transcripts From The Bill Barr Epstein Related Congressional Deposition (Part 11) (10/1/25)

Bill Barr’s deposition before Congress on Jeffrey Epstein was a masterclass in calculated deflection. While Barr insisted that Epstein’s death was “absolutely” suicide, he conceded that the prison surveillance system had “blind spots”—a detail that conveniently leaves just enough room for speculation without providing definitive answers. His reliance on flawed or incomplete camera footage, combined with his dismissal of alternative forensic perspectives, came off less like transparency and more like institutional damage control. Instead of holding the Bureau of Prisons accountable, Barr’s narrative positioned the failures as unfortunate but inconsequential, a stance that fails to satisfy the public demand for clarity.Just as troubling was Barr’s evasiveness when pressed about Donald Trump’s knowledge of Epstein. He admitted to having spoken with Trump about Epstein’s death but couldn’t recall when one of those conversations occurred—an astonishing lapse considering the gravity of the matter. His reasoning that “if there were more to it, it would have leaked” was not only flippant but dismissive of the very real history of suppression, obstruction, and selective disclosure that has defined the Epstein saga. By leaning on institutional trust in a case defined by betrayal of that very trust, Barr’s testimony did little more than reinforce suspicions that the Department of Justice has long been more concerned with containment than accountability.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Barr-Transcript.pdfBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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Yale University And It's Long History Of Jeffrey Epstein's Patronage (10/1/25)

Yale University And It's Long History Of Jeffrey Epstein's Patronage (10/1/25)

Harvard might get most of the heat for cozying up to Jeffrey Epstein, but the truth is they weren’t the only ones. Yale and other elite universities had no problem taking his money either, despite his reputation being no secret. These schools, the so-called moral authorities of the nation, were happy to look the other way because Epstein gave them access to wealth, prestige, and connections they craved. They didn’t care about ethics or victims—they cared about the checks clearing and the glow of being tied to “high society.” They polished up his image, let him act like a respected patron of science and learning, and in doing so, helped him regain legitimacy after his first arrest.Now they play dumb, acting shocked and appalled, pretending they didn’t know who he was. But it’s a performance. These universities weren’t fooled—they were complicit. Harvard, Yale, Princeton, all of them chased Epstein’s money, banking on silence and prestige to protect them. And the worst part is, they only “review” donor policies after they’ve been caught, not when it mattered. The mask is off now, and the hypocrisy of the Ivy League is plain as day: they weren’t just negligent, they were partners in giving Epstein cover.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein’s 2003 birthday album signed by three former Yale professors - Yale Daily NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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Prince Andrew And Sarah Ferguson Get Uninvited From The Royal Christmas Feast (10/1/25)

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Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson have found themselves scratched off the guest list for this year’s royal family Christmas at Sandringham, and the reason isn’t exactly a mystery. Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein continue to poison whatever’s left of his reputation, and the royal household clearly doesn’t want that shadow hanging over their holiday gathering. Even though Sarah isn’t directly connected to the scandal, her long-running closeness with Andrew—still living together, still tied at the hip—makes her guilty by association in the court of public perception. The message is plain enough: they’re not welcome, because their presence would remind the world of a scandal the monarchy would rather bury under the rug.For Andrew, it’s another step in his slow-motion exile. He’s already been stripped of titles, sidelined from public life, and reduced to a background figure who occasionally pops up to embarrassment. Now, even the family dinner table is out of reach. Ferguson, despite her own efforts to stay in the public’s good graces, is paying the price for her connection to him. To be told “don’t come to Christmas” by your own family says everything about how far Andrew has fallen—and how desperate the royals are to keep him, and anyone standing next to him, out of sight during their most visible traditions.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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Lord Mandelson Is Still Being Paid A Tax Payer Funded Salary After His Epstein Related Firing (10/1/25)

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After revelations surfaced of his close ties and supportive messages to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Lord Peter Mandelson was dismissed as the UK’s ambassador to the United States by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. However, despite being “removed with immediate effect,” reports indicate that the government has not yet formally severed his employment status. As a result, he remains on the payroll and is said to be eligible for compensation, possibly a six-figure package, pending legal or contractual settlement.Separately, the advisory firm Global Counsel, which Mandelson co-founded, has moved to strip him of voting rights and dividends tied to his 21 % stake in the firm, effectively cutting off his financial benefits while it seeks to divest his holdings entirely. While public attention has focused on whether the state will continue paying him, significant steps have already been taken internally to limit his income streams from his private ventures.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource: Lord Mandelson is STILL being paid his six-figure salary despite being sacked as Britain's US Ambassador more than two weeks ago | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

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“For the Advancement of Knowledge”: How Academia Justified Taking Epstein’s Dirty Money (10/1/25)

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The Old Lady Killer:   Billy Chemimir (10/1/25)

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