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50-Year-Old Cold Case Solved Using Genetic Genealogy

A 50-year-old cold case was solved using genetic genealogy, leading to the arrest of an 84-year-old man for the murder of Mary K. Schlais.

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Jon MillerMary K. SchlaisSheriff Kevin BygdDan WestlandJason Stocker

Who was arrested and charged with the 1974 murder of Mary K. Schlais?: Genetic genealogy was used to identify Jon Miller, an 84-year-old Minnesota man, as the suspect in the 1974 murder of Mary K. Schlais in Wisconsin.
What investigative technique was crucial to solving this 50-year-old cold case?: Miller confirmed his involvement in the murder after being confronted by investigators who used genetic genealogy to link him to the crime scene evidence.
How long had the case of Mary K. Schlais' murder remained unsolved before the breakthrough?: The case remained unsolved for 50 years despite multiple investigations and tips, until genetic genealogy provided a breakthrough that led to Miller's identification.
What was the reaction of the Sheriff and the victim's family to the resolution of the case?: The successful resolution of this cold case demonstrates the increasing power of genetic genealogy in solving long-unsolved crimes. The sheriff expressed relief for the victim's family and his colleagues.
Which institution assisted the Dunn County Sheriff's Office in applying genetic genealogy to the case?: The Dunn County Sheriff's Office collaborated with genealogists at Ramapo College in New Jersey to utilize genetic genealogy, which combines forensic genetics with traditional genealogy for identification.

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