The power of forensic genetic genealogy takes center stage this Thursday on TRUE CRIME’s “Bloodline Detectives.” The episode revisits the 1987 cold case murder of Mary Davis in North Carolina. Initially, investigators hit a dead end, unable to find a viable suspect. Decades passed with no answers, leaving Mary’s family in a state of agonizing limbo.
Then, in 2020, a new generation of detectives armed with cutting-edge technology reopened the case. Using forensic investigative genetic genealogy, they began to piece together the puzzle, tracing familial DNA connections that eventually led them to a suspect.
This episode of “Bloodline Detectives” provides a compelling look at how this revolutionary technique is changing the landscape of criminal investigations, offering hope for closure in cases once thought unsolvable. Tune in Thursday, March 13th at 10:00 PM on TRUE CRIME to see how the power of familial DNA brought justice to Mary Davis and her family.
