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Mary Schlais Part 2 of 2 Sep 29, 2025

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Episode 158 Mary Schlais Part 2 of 2

This is part 2; the conclusion of the Mary Schlais case. If you have not listened to part 1 yet, please stop now and go back and listen to that first.

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Mary Schlais Part 1 of 2 Sep 29, 2025

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Episode 158 Mary Schlais Part 1 of 2

In one of the oldest cold case homicides solved by IGG, Mary Schlais's shocking murder in Dunn County, WI was finally resolved. Way back in 1974, a witness saw the killer disposing of Mary's bloody body in a snowbank, and the killer dropped something at the scene… and yet, his identity eluded investigators for 50 years. Dunn County investigators never gave up on Mary's case, and when investigative genetic genealogy came along, they jumped at the opportunity, once and for all, to obtain justice for the bright, multi-lingual, artistic young equestrian who had her whole life ahead of her until it was snatched away with a few thrusts of a knife. Finally, they had a name for the monster who stabbed Mary to death. And what they would hear from him was shocking.

Doe ID: Darylnn Washington Sep 22, 2025

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Episode 157 Doe ID: Darylnn Washington

In 2006, a Jane Doe was found in a vacant home on the east side of Detroit. Police efforts to identify her were in vain, but the name of her killer soon emerged as a slew of murdered women were all linked to one man – Shelly Andre Brooks. Brooks confessed to murdering Jane Doe, but what can be done when the killer never knew his victim's name? The answer is – investigative genetic genealogy. An IGG analysis pointed to a close family member of Jane Doe, and testing confirmed her name as Darylnn Washington.

Pam Conyers Sep 15, 2025

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Episode 156 Pam Conyers

In one of the oldest cases covered by DNA: ID, in 1970, 16 year old Pam Conyers vanished after an evening trip to the Harundale Mall in Ann Arundel County, MD. There was no question that Pam had run away, and police immediately began a search for the teen. Two days after she left the mall with her purchase, her car was found hidden in brush in a wooded median of a new highway that was being constructed, not far from her home. Soon, her body was found nearby. Pam had been raped and murdered, and dumped in the woods not far from the construction site. Clues discovered at her autopsy and in her car led police to theorize that there were two perpetrators. Whoever they were, they eluded investigators for decades. Finally, when the Parabon genealogist used IGG, she was able to identify a suspect. And then the FBI stepped in an identified another.

Doe ID: Tisha Ann Dyer Sep 08, 2025

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Episode 155 Doe ID: Tisha Ann Dyer

In 2003, human skeletal remains were found in a very remote area of Mt. Hood, Oregon. Not much was determined about the person the scant bones belonged to, other than she was a female. The Hood River County Sheriff's Office attempted to identify the remains by scouring the many missing person's cases in the area, but was unable to give a name to the deceased. In 2020, a Parabon phenotype analysis predicted that the Jane Doe had brown hair, fair skin, and green or hazel eyes. The Parabon genealogist used IGG to identify the bones as belonging to Tisha Ann Dyer. Tisha was last known to be living in Portland, and was last in contact with her family in 2002. What happened to Tisha, and how did she end up on Mt. Hood? After two decades, Tisha finally has her name back and this is her story.

Roger Dean Part 2 of 2 Sep 01, 2025

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Episode 154 Roger Dean Part 2 of 2

This is part 2 of the Roger Dean case. If you have not listened to part 1 yet, please stop now, and go back and listen to part 1 first.

Roger Dean Part 1 of 2 Sep 01, 2025

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Episode 154 Roger Dean Part 1 of 2

DNA: ID is back after summer hiatus with a doozy of a case! On Thursday, November 21st, 1985, Roger Dean was seen by neighbors drinking his morning coffee in his garage. The next thing they knew, Roger way lying in the cul de sac, shot to death. His hysterical wife told a terrifying tale of a masked gunman, restraints, demands, a fight, gunshots. After the dust settled, Roger's wife and daughter ended up in police crosshairs. They would be re-traumatized five years later when the killer resurfaced, trying to extort money from the grieving widow. Even though witnesses had seen the gunman, and the FBI chased the extortionist all over Denver, he eluded authorities, and the case went cold. But, the gunman had made a crucial mistake, leaving behind evidence that decades later would be used by a savvy law enforcement genealogist to identify him at long last.

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Introducing: Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore Jul 07, 2025

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Introducing: Clues with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore

Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. CLUES is a Crime House Original, powered by PAVE Studios. Follow and listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

A conversation with former FBI agent Julia Cowley Jun 30, 2025

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Episode 153 A conversation with former FBI agent Julia Cowley

Our guest today is Julia Cowley, who retired from the FBI after 22 years at the agency. She has a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Oregon and a master's degree in forensic science from The George Washington University. Before joining the FBI, Julia was a Special Agent/Forensic Scientist with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. When she joined the federal agency, Julia was first posted to the Boston Division. She was also a member and team leader on the Boston Division's Evidence Response Team. Julia then joined the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit, and was also assigned to the Evidence Response Team Unit. In her career as an FBI special agent, Julia investigated serial killings and sex offenses, white-collar crime, public corruption, and civil rights. She is certified in Behavioral Analysis by the FBI and was the lead FBI profiler on the Golden State Killer case. She now hosts the hit podcast "The Consult."

This is the last episode of DNA: ID before the show goes on summer hiatus. We'll be back in late August with all new episodes!

Danielle Houchins Part 2 of 2 Jun 23, 2025

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Episode 152 Danielle Houchins Part 2 of 2

This is the conclusion; part 2, of the Danielle Houchins case. If you have noy yet listened to part 1 yet, please stop now and go back and listen to that part first.

This is the last regular episode of DNA: ID before the show goes on summer hiatus, with a crossover episode dropping on June 30th. We'll be back in late August with all new episodes!

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