For years, investigators have had access to DNA left behind at crime scenes, but they've lacked the technology to do anything with it. However, forensic genetic genealogy has emerged as one of the leading ways to identify both suspects and victims of crime.

Founder and CEO of Othram Labs David Mittelman provides an inside look at this revolutionary technology and explains how the company is working with law enforcement to make these services more accessible.

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