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b'The Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode #217 with Lisa Louise Cooke In this special episode, host and producer Lisa Louise Cooke takes a look at the Golden State killer, one of the most notorious crime sprees in recent memory. She\\u2019ll talk about the role that DNA testing played in an ultimate arrest, and the impact that these events are having on genealogists and the use of DNA in genealogy. The Golden State Killer \\u201c\\u201d docuseries (As an Amazon Associate, Genealogy Gems earns from qualifying purchases) 48 Hours episode on CBSNews.com (44-minute episode) Between 1974 and 1986, activities attributed to the Golden State Killer include at least 12 murders, more than 50 rapes, and over 100 burglaries in California from 1974 through 1986. The criminal\\u2019s methods led some investigators to believe that these differently-labeled criminals were very likely one in the same. In 2001, DNA definitively linked several rapes in Contra Costa County believed to have been part of the East Area Rapist series, a series of murders in Southern California. In 2011, DNA evidence proved that the Domingo\\u2013Sanchez murders were committed by the same man, known as the Golden State Killer. BONUS CONTENT for Genealogy Gems App Users If you\\u2019re listening through the Genealogy Gems app, don\\u2019t forget to check out your bonus content for this episode! The and is only $2.99 for \\xa0is the place to make connections with relatives overseas, particularly with those who may still live in your ancestral homeland.\\xa0: it\\u2019s free to get started. makes it easy and fun for Mom to share stories with loved ones every week. At the end of the year, she\\u2019ll get them all bound in a beautiful hardcover book. Strengthen your bond as you get to know her in a whole new way! Go to for $20 off when you subscribe. Give a gift for Mother\\u2019s Day that is actually a gift for you, too! Help solve DNA mysteries with these resources: \\u201cA DNA Match with No Tree? No Problem!\\u201d and \\u201cTake Control of Your Family Tree,\\u201d by Lisa Louise Cooke by Diahan Southard DNA Testing by Diahan Southard Caution: In this episode, Lisa shares her personal opinions on the use of technology for crime fighting and the implications for DNA testing for genealogy. She encourages everyone to do their own homework and make informed decisions in line with their own values, opinions and objectives.\\xa0 Reality check: \\u201cThe only way to ensure privacy is to never put anything of any kind online. Just like the only way to ensure you will never be in a car accident is to never\\u2014under any circumstances\\u2014get in a car.\\u201d Read more about DNA testing company partnerships: \\u201c,\\u201d Wired.com article by Katie M. Palmer, published 21 July 2015, on Ancestry.com\\u2019s partnership with Google-owned Calico biotech firm \\u201c,\\u201d Wired.com article by Davey Alba, published 12 January 2015, on 23andMe\\u2019s partnership with Pfizer Several ways we already use DNA matches Genealogists use to build family trees Adoptees use to identify birth parents (or other biological relatives) Orphans trying to find long lost siblings and relatives Anyone looking for estranged family members Researchers identifying unidentified human remains, including POW/MIAs Lisa Louise Cooke uses and recommends . From within RootsMagic, you can search historical records on FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com and MyHeritage.com. Keep your family history research, photos, tree software files, videos and all other computer files safely backed up with Backblaze, the official cloud-based computer backup system for Lisa Louise Cooke\\u2019s Genealogy Gems. Learn more at . More information on DNA testing by Diahan Southard \\u201c,\\u201d News.com.au article by Gavin Fernando, published 3 May, 2018. \\u201cWhen you test, you are also making a decision on behalf of your parents, siblings, children, grandchildren, and future descendants. Regardless of good intentions or stated ethics codes in the genealogy community, it isn\\u2019t possible to write and get the express permission of everyone who could be affected by you having your DNA tested.\\u201d \\u2013Lisa Louise Cooke How Genealogy Gems can help you\\u2014whether you test or not! Keep listening to the for genealogy news, tips, inspiration and strategies (DNA is one of many tools talked about!) Read free online articles at . to read dozens of articles on DNA. to view our complete line of DNA quick reference guides , to get access to all the Premium video classes and the entire Premium Podcast: new monthly episodes plus the full archive of more than 150 previous ones. PRODUCTION CREDITS Lisa Louise Cooke, Host and Producer Sunny Morton, Editor Diahan Southard, DNA Content Contributor Hannah Fullerton, Audio Editor Lacey Cooke, Service Manager Disclosure: This document contains affiliate links and Genealogy Gems will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on these links (at no additional cost to you). Thank you for supporting this free podcast and blog!'