How DNA Solved the Idaho Multiple-Murder Case but Raised Ethical Issues (webinar)
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Join the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania for their FREE Third Thursday webinar on Thursday, April 16 at 7pm EDT.
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"How DNA Solved the Idaho Multiple-Murder Case but Raised Ethical Issues" will be presented by genealogist Michael Ramage.
Learn about the newest and most exciting genealogical specialty, Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG), that applies both genetic and traditional genealogy methods to identify leads in violent crimes, and identify human remains. We will explore in depth the recent murder of four University of Idaho students that was solved by IGG. In addition, learn about the ethics of violating genetic genealogy website databases’ Terms of Service. Website links will be supplied that will allow attendees to further explore all of these topics. Questions and discussion will be welcome.
About the speaker:
Michael S. Ramage, JD, CG®, is a full-time professional genealogist, author and lecturer. Mr. Ramage has served as a Trustee, officer and currently General Counsel of BCG, and he was the 2020-2022 President of the APG Forensic Genealogy Special Interest Group. His 25-year law practice included contracts, real estate and estate law and litigation. He has taught numerous genealogy courses at genealogy conferences and institutes around the country. His related publications include: (1) Michael S. Ramage, J.D., CG and Catherine B. W. Desmarais, CG, CGG, Forensic Genealogy: Theory and Practice (National Genealogical Society, Falls Church, VA: 2025); and (2) the “Forensic Specialization” and “Ethical Considerations” chapters in Professional Genealogy: Preparation, Practice & Standards, Elizabeth Shown Mills, editor (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Company, 2018).
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