The Forever Witness by Edward Humes

 

 

 The Forever Witness:  How DNA and Genealogy Soled a Cold Case Double Murder by Edward Humes. Dutton, 2022. Nonfiction.

When a young couple disappeared in the Pacific Northwest in 1987, their case became a cold case. Their families thought no one would ever solve the murders. Years later, the case was even featured on tv's UNSOLVED MYSTERIES. This is the tale of how a dedicated detective and a forensic genealogist, among others over the years, worked together to piece together clues and DNA to find their man.

This is such complicated book! If you read true  crime, read it. If you are into genealogy, read it. If you are on a police force, read it. If you have already sent your DNA into one of the leading genealogy companies online, read it. It is hard to read in places: gruesome murders, almost forty years worth of DNA researching, and long courtroom testimonies. But, there is something here for anyone. The author is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and his meticulous research and gripping narrative are worth your time.