Ancestral DNA testing would narrow down the exact origin of the GS. This test should be done.
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Ancestral DNA Test
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Posted 8 months ago #
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Good Idea! Also does anyone know if the the GS DNA profile has been checked against any foreign databases? (is there a world wide DNA DB for criminals yet?) here is an idea what Ancestral DNA testing costs...$399 For $499 you can also test for 133 disease traits (https://www.23andme.com/health/all/) here is info on the ancestory dna https://www.23andme.com/ancestry/ Just a thought here...but if we were collecting money on this website to help catch the killer faster...we could collect the $499 and then contact LAPD with an offer to assist and pay for this (if not yet done). JustMy2Cents. I will put up the first $100. Any others?
Posted 8 months ago # -
In looking more at if www.23andme.com could assist in the GS case I found this posting:
and also this:
Surnames and Forensics
By far one of the most interesting applications for surname and Y-chromosome comparison is in the field of forensic science. In 2006, British geneticists found that – for some of the more rare surnames such as Maloy or Rivis, there was a strong connection between surname and Y-chromosome haplogroup. The authors reasoned that, if DNA were to be recovered from a crime scene, forensic investigators might be able to narrow down the possible perpetrators to a specific subset of surnames.
However, there are several limitations to this idea – namely the fact that most men in the UK have rather common surnames, such as Smith, Green, and Adams. Men with these surnames have a wide range of Y-chromosome DNA types, so it would nearly impossible for investigators to use the Y-chromosome to locate a suspect. However, on principle this idea has merit, and further advances along these lines may someday allow investigators to exploit the DNA-surname connection.
One final note: 23andMe customers need not worry that their data will be used in this way — our research database does not include surnames and our terms of service do not allow us to share data with law enforcement unless we are legally compelled to. And even if such a situation did arise, we have publicly committed to resisting legal requests for customer data.
Posted 8 months ago # -
I would not mind donating. How would we go about doing this? I've tried contacting Det. Kilcoyne a while back and did not get a response.I do have a friend that has worked LAPD for 15 years. Maybe I can talk them into talking to Kilcoyne?
Posted 8 months ago # -
I am curious if they can actually run this type of test with the GS DNA they have collected from past efforts? I am guessing the www.23andme.com or other testing sites would be wise to do the testing for free, or to get some great press from it. Imagine if their test helped catch the killer by narrowing down some lists they had? Next step is to get www.23andme.com to offer to do the tests for free, and then put the two groups together with full contact info. I have not yet posted on the blog sites at spittoon, but that would be a good place to start.
Posted 8 months ago # -
Chokeu12- Good idea on pulling some strings with a friend in LAPD...I think that would be needed. I am emailing the www.23andme.com to see if they would run the test (legal reasons?) and how much DNA sample size they would need to perform it and if they would do it for free as a service to the community (and maybe pick up some free publicity). No reply just yet, but I do actually expect they to answer my email. My gut says its a long shot, but even if they do not do the test, they may point me toward other DNA tests that could be done. Fingers crossed.
Posted 8 months ago # -
reply from 23andme.com just in..."Thank you for contacting the 23andMe Team and for your interest in our service. At this time, we only accept spit samples from customers. We require 2.5 milliliter (about a half-teaspoon) of spit. Also, the customer must actively give his sample and his consent to be genotyped with us.
It is also important to note that even if we are successful in obtaining a spit sample it will not help us identify the person unless you had another sample to compare it with.
At this time our service unfortunately does not suit your goals in obtaining information for your case. Our service is primarily for educational information about your DNA"....
Posted 7 months ago # -
They did it for Derrick Todd Lee. The company would do it again I'm sure. I'll look into that same company. Good effort!
Posted 7 months ago # -
The technology utilized is called DNA Witness. The company is called DNA Print Genomics Inc. Here it goes.....
Posted 7 months ago # -
Ok sent. if anyone else wants to give it a shot the e mails are- forensics_info@dnaprint.com for media contacts- admin@dnaprint.com genotyping_info@dnaprint.com geneology_info@dnaprint.com and webmaster@dnaprint.com
They also have investor relations which might help out.... dnap@dnaprint.com
Posted 7 months ago # -
ChokeU12.... any feedback or replies following your emails? Thanks for trying with them.
Posted 4 months ago # -
Nothing.... not 1 response.
Posted 4 months ago #
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