Innovations in Investigative Techniques

November 8, 2023 1:00pm

Insp. Michael Heard
Bureau Director, Criminal Intelligence Service, British Columbia, Yukon (CISBC/YT)
RCMP

Acting Inspector Brad Kline
Forensic Sciences Branch
Edmonton Police Service

  • Examining how genetic genealogy techniques are being used to solve cold cases
  • Recent breakthroughs in advancing historical cases with a look at the “Babes in the Wood” case in Vancouver, 1947
  • Using DNA phenotyping, predicting a person’s
  • Appearance to create a composite sketch, with a look at the murder of Edgar (Iggy) Leonardo, Vancouver, 2003
  • Exploring rapid results DNA technology, how it works, how it can be applied to cases, and the pros and cons
  • Weighing the pros and cons of media releases