Completing our webinar series, retired Lieutenant John Summerdale of the Fayetteville Police Department, who shares firsthand insights into how advanced DNA techniques helped crack cold cases, including Fayetteville’s notorious Ramsey Street rapes. This session, hosted by Bode Technology, provides law enforcement professionals with a behind-the-scenes look at how genetic genealogy combined with persistent police work can identify suspects who evade capture for years. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Cold Case Investigation Process: Lt. Summerdale discusses the investigation timeline, resource challenges, and collaborative efforts that led to solving the Ramsey Street rapes. 

• Using Forensic Genealogy in Law Enforcement: Learn about the process of obtaining familial matches through genetic databases and the role of forensic genealogy in generating new leads in cold cases. 

• Real-World Application: Lt. Summerdale offers practical examples of how a partnership with Bode Technology enabled Fayetteville PD to make critical arrests in long-dormant cases. 

• Funding Options and Future Use: Explore grant opportunities, like the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI), which help agencies pursue genetic genealogy in complex investigations. 

This webinar is a must-attend for law enforcement personnel looking to deepen their understanding of genetic genealogy and apply it to solve even the most challenging cases.