Catching the Golden State Killer: Solving Crimes with DNA
Franklin County Genealogical & Historical Society
2026-11-07 15:00:00
2026-11-07 17:00:00
America/New_York
Catching the Golden State Killer: Solving Crimes with DNA
In 2018, police found Joseph James DeAngelo by using a new DNA method called Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy. Find out more in this informative session.
Main Library - Meeting Room 3B
Saturday, November 07
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
Meeting Room 3BIn 2018, police found Joseph James DeAngelo by using a new DNA method called Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy. Find out more in this informative session.
In 2018, police finally arrested Joseph James DeAngelo, the man more commonly known as the Golden State Killer, who was responsible for a string of homicides in the 70s and 80s. Police found Joseph James DeAngelo by using a new DNA method called Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy, which at its most basic parts, is building family trees from a DNA sample to identify the owner of the DNA. Come learn about this new crime-solving method and how your DNA can help! Hosted by the Franklin County Genealogical & Historical Society.
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Local History & Genealogy |
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