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Examining the various wounds Linda suffered in the minutes before her death provides insight about her killer. Hear from Bryan Byrd, medical expert, as he explains the significance of many of Linda’s stab wounds and what those indicate about the crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Genetic genealogy allows officers to compare DNA evidence with public genealogy databases, helping investigators build out family trees and identify relatives of potential suspects. When AMU investigator Jennifer Bucholtz learned that the Port Orchard Police Department was potentially using genetic genealogy to help identify Linda Malcom’s killer, she wanted to learn more about this investigative technique. In this episode, Jen and George talk to Jen’s genetic genealogy instructor, Christine Burke. Learn why Christine, a former law enforcement officer, founded a training company to teach both law enforcement and civilians how to conduct advanced genetic genealogy investigations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Port Orchard Detective Andee Walton updates AMU’s team on how evidence testing and investigative genetic genealogy may help identify Linda Malcom's killer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jen Bucholtz recently returned to Port Orchard, Washington to conduct additional on-the-ground investigation and meet with law enforcement officials.
Renowned cold case investigator Paul Holes, who is credited with identifying the Golden State Killer, met in-person with Jen to discuss Linda Malcom’s case. During his 30 years of investigative experience, Paul said he has never seen a case where the victim’s body wasn’t the point of origin in a case where a fire was set after the murder.
In this episode, hear clips of William Miller’s interview with police in November 2020, 16 years after Rebekah Gould’s murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.