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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.

DNA: ID AbJack Entertainment

    • True Crime
    • 4.7 • 93 Ratings

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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.

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    Doe:ID Jeffrey Kimzey

    Doe:ID Jeffrey Kimzey

    Episode 107 Doe:ID Jeffrey Kimzey 
    On April 15, 1997, a young boy in Union Grove, Alabama decided to skip school and go fishing at his favorite spot off of Eagle Rock Drive. When he got to his spot, he made a gruesome discovery. He found a decomposing body in the water, and raced home to tell his parents. Police responded to the scene, and when they retrieved the body from the water, the gruesome find became even more shocking. The body, which belonged to a man, had been mutilated. His hands, feet, and head had been removed. In addition, his heart had also been taken. It was believed that he had been shot or stabbed to death. There was no ID with the body, and in the days before DNA, there wasn't much that the authorities could do to identify the man. Their best guess was that he was a White male between 20 and 30 years old, who weighed about 150 pounds and was five feet, nine inches tall. Since police had no missing men in that area who fit that description, they believed he was traveling through the area, and not a local. Their only clues were a bunch of air fresheners found close to the victim, and an eyewitness who spotted a very distinct truck in the area before the body was found. 
    As time passed and DNA Science evolved, investigators had a sketch created based on the victim's DNA makeup. They released it hoping someone would recognize him, but no one did, which further backed up their belief that he was not local. Eventually, genealogy would provide John Doe's real name; it was Jeffrey Douglas Kimzey. He was from Santa Barbara, CA. He was 20 years old at the time he was killed. Police now know his name, and now they are trying to figure out who killed him, and what brought him to Alabama. The investigation continues.
    This John Doe finally has his name back; it's Jeffrey Kimzey, and this is his story. 
    To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply  visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of course, you can also support DNA: ID with a Patreon subscription.
    For all things DNA: ID, visit the show's homepage

    Visit this link to buy DNA ID Merch

    • 26 min
    Doe:ID Jeffrey Kimzey

    Doe:ID Jeffrey Kimzey

    Episode 107 Doe:ID Jeffrey Kimzey 

    On April 15, 1997, a young boy in Union Grove, Alabama decided to skip school and go fishing at his favorite spot off of Eagle Rock Drive. When he got to his spot, he made a gruesome discovery. He found a decomposing body in the water, and raced home to tell his parents. Police responded to the scene, and when they retrieved the body from the water, the gruesome find became even more shocking. The body, which belonged to a man, had been mutilated. His hands, feet, and head had been removed. In addition, his heart had also been taken. It was believed that he had been shot or stabbed to death. There was no ID with the body, and in the days before DNA, there wasn't much that the authorities could do to identify the man. Their best guess was that he was a White male between 20 and 30 years old, who weighed about 150 pounds and was five feet, nine inches tall. Since police had no missing men in that area who fit that description, they believed he was traveling through the area, and not a local. Their only clues were a bunch of air fresheners found close to the victim, and an eyewitness who spotted a very distinct truck in the area before the body was found. 

    As time passed and DNA Science evolved, investigators had a sketch created based on the victim's DNA makeup. They released it hoping someone would recognize him, but no one did, which further backed up their belief that he was not local. Eventually, genealogy would provide John Doe's real name; it was Jeffrey Douglas Kimzey. He was from Santa Barbara, CA. He was 20 years old at the time he was killed. Police now know his name, and now they are trying to figure out who killed him, and what brought him to Alabama. The investigation continues.

    This John Doe finally has his name back; it's Jeffrey Kimzey, and this is his story. 

    Rita Curran Part 2 of 2

    Rita Curran Part 2 of 2

    Episode 106 Rita Curran Part 2 of 2
    This is the conclusion of the Rita Curran case. If you did not listen to part 1 yet, stop now and go back and listen to that part first. 
    To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply  visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of course, you can also support DNA: ID with a Patreon subscription.
    For all things DNA: ID, visit the show's homepage

    Visit this link to buy DNA ID Merch

    • 43 min
    Rita Curran Part 1 of 2

    Rita Curran Part 1 of 2

    Episode 106 Rita Curran Part 1 of 2
    The brutal 1971 murder of Rita Curran in her own bedroom rocked the tight-knit town of Burlington, Vermont.  The circumstances of Rita’s death seemed so random – yet pointed to an insider. The mystifying slaying had no apparent motive and no good leads, and perplexed generations of frustrated investigators.  The case was so out there, Ted Bundy was considered a viable suspect, with good reason.  Fifty years later, modern DNA technology would reach back in time and give a name to Rita’s killer, helping finally to assuage the heartache of Rita’s family and allowing Burlingtonians to put the tragic murder in their midst behind them.  
    In this episode, Jessica announces the winners of the Rating/Review contest. 
    To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply  visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of course, you can also support DNA: ID with a Patreon subscription.
    For all things DNA: ID, visit the show's homepage

    Visit this link to buy DNA ID Merch
     

    • 1 hr
    Rita Curran Part 1 of 2

    Rita Curran Part 1 of 2

    The brutal 1971 murder of Rita Curran in her own bedroom rocked the tight-knit town of Burlington, Vermont. The circumstances of Rita’s death seemed so random – yet pointed to an insider. The mystifying slaying had no apparent motive and no good leads, and perplexed generations of frustrated investigators. The case was so out there, Ted Bundy was considered a viable suspect, with good reason. Fifty years later, modern DNA technology would reach back in time and give a name to Rita’s killer, helping finally to assuage the heartache of Rita’s family and allowing Burlingtonians to put the tragic murder in their midst behind them.

    In this episode, Jessica announces the winners of the Rating/Review contest.

    Rita Curran Part 2 of 2

    Rita Curran Part 2 of 2

    This is the conclusion of the Rita Curran case. If you did not listen to part 1 yet, stop now and go back and listen to that part first.

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
93 Ratings

93 Ratings

Rhapsodie de Fruits ,

Love this podcast

This is my absolute favorite podcast. I love Jessicas’s factual presentation, the details of the investigation, a biography of the victim so they are not faceless. And I love the science. I’ve learned that offenders often have a tangential connection to the victim, e.g. they live near them. Often though it’s someone never on the radar, and who would never have been found but for the science of dna and genetic genealogy. It’s great that even late in the day these evil people face justice. Thank you Jesssica

sleuthtruth99 ,

Best true crime Podcast

This podcast is my go to podcast
I love how the host tells the story. It’s straight to the point. Respectful, but also focused on the victims story and how LE and genetic genealogy worked in synergy to solve decades old cold cases. The research is exceptional and well thought out in terms of how she presents the facts. Five Stars 🌟

bag2bas2bag ,

My favourite podcast

Such a great podcast! The world of genetic dna genealogy is fascinating and Jessica is a wonderful host.

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