Indiana State Police are making progress in solving some of the state’s oldest unsolved crimes thanks to new funding and a dedicated forensic investigative genetic genealogy unit. Recent breakthroughs include arrests in cases dating back to the 1970s, highlighting the impact of advances in forensic technology.
The state police’s efforts have led to convictions in decades-old cases and have helped solve cold cases that were previously dormant due to limited resources. The state police’s forensic investigative genetic genealogy team combines traditional detective work with DNA analysis and genealogical research to identify suspects through family connections.


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