The Ties That Find

A New Way to Solve a Mystery

The Ties That Find

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As of 2020, there are over 500k open missing persons cases in the US, and over 250k unsolved murder cases. These numbers are being impacted by Forensic Genetic Genealogy. But how does it work and what is my part in the process? This is the case of A New Way to Solve a Mystery. Check out the website for sources, photos, and links to social media: www.thetiesthatfind.com

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