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The first "cold case" case is solved using genetic material.

2018

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Using genetic databases created through family genetic tracing using GEDMatch, the genetic bank of the military, and the mandated donation of genetic materials for those convicted of certain crimes, private investigation companies begin to use genetic material for forensic purposes.