Bodies without names: How police use of investigative genetic genealogy can provide resolution for families of the unidentified

27th February 2025Dr Emma Tilley, University of Staffordshire

Investigative genetic genealogy is being used by police forces around the world to identify both the discovered remains of unknown individuals, and to track down those responsible for murders and other violent crimes; in this edited version of her Churchill Fellowship report, Dr Emma Tilley of the University of Staffordshire looks at the use of investigative genetic genealogy in police investigations around the world, the benefits and challenges it offers, and how can UK policing can implement this new technique.

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Bodies without names: How police use of investigative genetic genealogy can provide resolution for families of the unidentified

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