Relevant Links:
- Read More at American Press
- DNA Doe Project Official Website
- GEDmatch: Upload Your DNA
- Watch Naming the Dead on National Geographic
A Nonprofit Fueled by Public Support
The DNA Doe Project is entirely funded by donations, which means some agencies are left waiting due to limited resources.
“With the growing popularity and proven success of this technique, we’ve seen a surge in demand that’s outpaced our current funding,” Randolph said during an interview with the American Press.
The public can help by contributing financially or by uploading their DNA profiles to the aforementioned databases, thereby increasing the chances of finding matches in ongoing cases. Learn how you can help at dnadoeproject.org.
DNA Doe Project a New Era in Cold Case Investigations
What began as a grassroots collaboration has transformed into one of the most effective tools in solving cold cases involving unidentified remains. Fitzpatrick and Press brought together a community of scientists, genealogists, and volunteers who are now responsible for some of the first identifications ever made using investigative genetic genealogy.
