Genealogist Tools
Family Tree Tools
Available to current IGG practitioners or volunteers active in the field
Help Solve Missing Person Cases Through Genetic Genealogy
Investigative genetic genealogists play a crucial role in solving missing person cases by following unidentified person DNA to the family trees of missing persons. Our platform provides tools to search those trees for quicker matches to unidentified persons. Have some spare time? Help us build out the family trees for all missing persons!
This site does not collect or use DNA information. Instead, we use family tree data to help those already practicing in the field to bring John and Jane Does home.
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Genealogy Tools
Advanced Search
Search through all family tree associates to find potential matches and connections to missing person cases.
Review Confirmations
Review and approve family tree entries that have been submitted by case creators and other users.
Complete Family Trees
View cases with incomplete family tree information and help fill in missing family member details.
How Genetic Genealogy Helps Solve Cases
DNA Analysis
Genetic genealogists use DNA databases (Gedmatch and Family Tree DNA) and family tree research to identify potential relatives of unidentified persons, helping to match them to missing person cases.
Family Tree Building
Comprehensive family trees help investigators understand relationships and bring names to the nameless by reducing the time to find the correct branches of a family tree.
Case Resolution
When the family tree of the unidentified connects to the family tree of the missing, cases are solved!
Not a genealogist?
You can still support investigative genetic genealogy by supporting community built family trees or becoming a genetic witness. Learn more.
