DNA: ID

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4.7
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402 episodes
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Date created
2020/12/19
Latest episode
2026/04/20
Average duration
64 min.
Release period
3 days

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We all hear stories almost daily now about cold cases being solved by investigative genetic genealogy. This new crime-solving tool answers the "who" question about these often decades-old crimes... but what about the why? This podcast will look at crimes solved by genetic genealogy, and examine the connection - if any - between the victim and the killer, and why the crime occurred. Each case is unique, and has its own story behind the headline. Join us for DNA: ID. New episodes will come out every other week on Mondays.

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Tracy Whitney
2026/04/20
Episode 186 Tracy Whitney In 1988, Teenager Tracy Whitney was trying to figure out her complicated life.  She was living with one boyfriend, and seeing another guy on the side – there was drama. When she vanished after walking out of a Federal Way, WA Burger King in August, no one had any idea where she could have gone.  She was found miles away in the Puyallup River the next day – and remained a Jane Doe for two months. Once she was identified as the missing teen, police were months behind on their homicide investigation.  But even if the investigation had been timely, it's unlikely that her killer would have been identified – for he had no known connection to Tracy whatsoever. This episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile. DNA ID listeners can get Mint Mobile plans starting at just $15 per month when they use our special link.  This episode is sponsored by Thrive Market. DNA ID listeners can receive $20 off of their first 3 orders from Thrive Market, PLUS receive a $60 gift when they use our special link.  To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply  visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of course, you can also support DNA: ID with a Patreon subscription. Follow us on social media;  find all of our social media links in one spot at our Linktree:  linktr.ee/dnaidpodcast Visit this link to buy DNA ID Merch ©2026 AbJack Entertainment -All rights reserved. This content is the sole property of AbJack Entertainment. Any unauthorized re-selling, re-purposing, or re-distribution, is strictly prohibited, and will be subject to legal action.  
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Tracy Whitney
2026/04/19
Episode 186 Tracy Whitney In 1988, Teenager Tracy Whitney was trying to figure out her complicated life.  She was living with one boyfriend, and seeing another guy on the side – there was drama. When she vanished after walking out of a Federal Way, WA Burger King in August, no one had any idea where she could have gone.  She was found miles away in the Puyallup River the next day – and remained a Jane Doe for two months. Once she was identified as the missing teen, police were months behind on their homicide investigation.  But even if the investigation had been timely, it’s unlikely that her killer would have been identified – for he had no known connection to Tracy whatsoever.
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Doe ID 'Blue Pacheco' Patricia 'Patsy' Skiple
2026/04/13
Episode 185 Doe ID 'Blue Pacheco' Patricia 'Patsy' Skiple A murdered Jane Doe was found at a truck turnout in Santa Clara county, CA in 1993. Remaining unidentified, she became known as Blue Pacheco, after her clothing and dump site location.  She remained unidentified for decades, long after a famous serial killer was prosecuted for her murder.  Even though justice was served, investigators were determined to give Blue Pacheco her name back – and finally, IGG allowed them to provide answers to her family. Her name is Patsy Skiple, a victim of the Happy Face Killer, Keith Hunter Jesperson. To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply  visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of course, you can also support DNA: ID with a Patreon subscription. Follow us on social media;  find all of our social media links in one spot at our Linktree:  linktr.ee/dnaidpodcast Visit this link to buy DNA ID Merch ©2026 AbJack Entertainment -All rights reserved. This content is the sole property of AbJack Entertainment. Any unauthorized re-selling, re-purposing, or re-distribution, is strictly prohibited, and will be subject to legal action.
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Doe ID 'Blue Pacheco' Patricia 'Patsy' Skiple
2026/04/10
A murdered Jane Doe was found at a truck turnout in Santa Clara county, CA in 1993. Remaining unidentified, she became known as Blue Pacheco, after her clothing and dump site location.  She remained unidentified for decades, long after a famous serial killer was prosecuted for her murder.  Even though justice was served, investigators were determined to give Blue Pacheco her name back – and finally, IGG allowed them to provide answers to her family. Her name is Patsy Skiple, a victim of the Happy Face Killer, Keith Hunter Jesperson.
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Brad Bellino
2026/04/06
Episode 184 Brad Bellino The 1972 rape and murder of 12 year old Brad Bellino in Boardman Ohio shook residents of the safe, peaceful town.  The case of the little boy abducted and discarded in a dumpster was worked hard by police, but remained unsolved, even as another little boy was taken just three years later.  Investigators never forgot Brad Bellino and David Evans, and when modern DNA testing technology came around, they jumped at a new chance to solve the crimes that were a scourge on the town and a black mark on the Boardman police department.  Finally, thanks to updated DNA testing and IGG, Brad and David's families have answers, answers that, a half century later, came too late.   To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply  visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of course, you can also support DNA: ID with a Patreon subscription. Follow us on social media;  find all of our social media links in one spot at our Linktree:  linktr.ee/dnaidpodcast Visit this link to buy DNA ID Merch ©2026 AbJack Entertainment -All rights reserved. This content is the sole property of AbJack Entertainment. Any unauthorized re-selling, re-purposing, or re-distribution, is strictly prohibited, and will be subject to legal action.
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Brad Bellino
2026/04/05
Episode 184 Brad Bellino The 1972 rape and murder of 12 year old Brad Bellino in Boardman Ohio shook residents of the safe, peaceful town.  The case of the little boy abducted and discarded in a dumpster was worked hard by police, but remained unsolved, even as another little boy was taken just three years later.  Investigators never forgot Brad Bellino and David Evans, and when modern DNA testing technology came around, they jumped at a new chance to solve the crimes that were a scourge on the town and a black mark on the Boardman police department.  Finally, thanks to updated DNA testing and IGG, Brad and David’s families have answers, answers that, a half century later, came too late.
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Doe ID: 'The Woman in the Well' Alice Spence
2026/03/30
Episode 183 Doe ID: 'The Woman in the Well' Alice Spence The remains of a female were found in an abandoned well in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada in 2006.  Experts and historians placed her murder to the early years of the 20th century – but they had no idea who she was.  Thousands of hours of work dedicated to identifying her were expended to no avail.  And then, IGG solved the riddle of The Woman in the Well, identifying her as Alice Burke Spence.  This is her story.   To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply  visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of course, you can also support DNA: ID with a Patreon subscription. Follow us on social media;  find all of our social media links in one spot at our Linktree:  linktr.ee/dnaidpodcast Visit this link to buy DNA ID Merch ©2026 AbJack Entertainment -All rights reserved. This content is the sole property of AbJack Entertainment. Any unauthorized re-selling, re-purposing, or re-distribution, is strictly prohibited, and will be subject to legal action.
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Doe ID: 'The Woman in the Well' Alice Spence
2026/03/28
Episode 183 Doe ID: 'The Woman in the Well' Alice Spence The remains of a female were found in an abandoned well in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada in 2006.  Experts and historians placed her murder to the early years of the 20th century – but they had no idea who she was.  Thousands of hours of work dedicated to identifying her were expended to no avail.  And then, IGG solved the riddle of The Woman in the Well, identifying her as Alice Burke Spence.  This is her story.
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Sandra Lison Part 2 of 2
2026/03/23
Episode 182 Sandra Lison Part 2 of 2  This is part 2; the conclusion of the Sandra Lison case. If you have not listened to part 1 yet, please stop now and go back and listen to that part first.  This episode is sponsored by Masterclass. DNA ID listeners can  save an additional 15% any annual membership when they visit our special show link here. To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply  visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of course, you can also support DNA: ID with a Patreon subscription.   Follow us on social media;  find all of our social media links in one spot at our Linktree:  linktr.ee/dnaidpodcast   Visit this link to buy DNA ID Merch   ©2026 AbJack Entertainment -All rights reserved. This content is the sole property of AbJack Entertainment. Any unauthorized re-selling, re-purposing, or re-distribution, is strictly prohibited, and will be subject to legal action.
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Sandra Lison Part 1 of 2
2026/03/23
Episode 182 Sandra Lison Part 1 of 2  Sandra Lison, a single mom of two, was abducted from a Green Bay, WI bar around 2:00 a.m. on a summer night in 1987.  She was found raped and murdered many miles away just days later.  A very complex investigation revealed some early suspects who placed themselves in police crosshairs – and they were eventually tried and convicted.  But that is not the end of Sandra's story, which is a true testament to the mighty powers of IGG not only to identify the guilty, but to exonerate the innocent.  This episode is sponsored by Thrive Market. Listeners of DNA ID can Save 30% off your first order and receive a free $60 gift by visiting our special show link here.    To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply  visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of course, you can also support DNA: ID with a Patreon subscription.   Follow us on social media;  find all of our social media links in one spot at our Linktree:  linktr.ee/dnaidpodcast   Visit this link to buy DNA ID Merch   ©2026 AbJack Entertainment -All rights reserved. This content is the sole property of AbJack Entertainment. Any unauthorized re-selling, re-purposing, or re-distribution, is strictly prohibited, and will be subject to legal action.
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Sandra Lison Part 1 of 2
2026/03/22
Episode 182 Sandra Lison Part 1 of 2 Sandra Lison, a single mom of two, was abducted from a Green Bay, WI bar around 2:00 a.m. on a summer night in 1987. She was found raped and murdered many miles away just days later. A very complex investigation revealed some early suspects who placed themselves in police crosshairs – and they were eventually tried and convicted. But that is not the end of Sandra’s story, which is a true testament to the mighty powers of IGG not only to identify the guilty, but to exonerate the innocent.
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Sandra Lison Part 2 of 2
2026/03/22
Episode 182 Sandra Lison Part 2 of 2 This is part 2; the conclusion of the Sandra Lison case. If you have not listened to part 1 yet, please stop now and go back and listen to that part first.
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Doe ID: Donna Lass
2026/03/16
Episode 181 Doe ID: Donna Lass In 1986, a human skull was found along Highway 20 and Interstate 80, 45 miles northwest of South Lake Tahoe, CA. At the time, investigators couldn't come to many conclusions other than the fact the skull belonged to a young woman, likely in her 20s, and she had been murdered. Years later DNA & genealogy would finally reveal the truth; the skull belonged to Donna Ann Lass, a 25 year-old nurse who vanished on September 6,1970 after finishing her shift at the Sahara Hotel Casino. An unknown man called Donna's employer to tell her Donna had left town for a family emergency, which turned out not to be true. Donna Lass was never seen again. It didn't take long for an infamous serial killer, 'The Zodiac', to seemingly latch himself to Donna's case, possibly providing clues, and taunting investigators. For decades, Zodiac's possible involvement muddied the waters in the Lass investigation. All these years later, we may know what happened to Donna, but we don't know who was responsible.  This episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile. Listeners of DNA ID can start off with Mint Mobile for as little as $15 per month using our special listener link.  To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply  visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of course, you can also support DNA: ID with a Patreon subscription.   Follow us on social media;  find all of our social media links in one spot at our Linktree:  linktr.ee/dnaidpodcast   Visit this link to buy DNA ID Merch   ©2026 AbJack Entertainment -All rights reserved. This content is the sole property of AbJack Entertainment. Any unauthorized re-selling, re-purposing, or re-distribution, is strictly prohibited, and will be subject to legal action.
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Doe ID: Donna Lass
2026/03/14
Episode 181 Doe ID: Donna Lass In 1986, a human skull was found along Highway 20 and Interstate 80, 45 miles northwest of South Lake Tahoe, CA. At the time, investigators couldn't come to many conclusions other than the fact the skull belonged to a young woman, likely in her 20s, and she had been murdered. Years later DNA & genealogy would finally reveal the truth; the skull belonged to Donna Ann Lass, a 25 year-old nurse who vanished on September 6,1970 after finishing her shift at the Sahara Hotel Casino. An unknown man called Donna's employer to tell her Donna had left town for a family emergency, which turned out not to be true. Donna Lass was never seen again. It didn't take long for an infamous serial killer, 'The Zodiac', to seemingly latch himself to Donna's case, possibly providing clues, and taunting investigators. For decades, Zodiac's possible involvement muddied the waters in the Lass investigation. All these years later, we may know what happened to Donna, but we don't know who was responsible.
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Audrey Hoellein Part 2 of 2
2026/03/09
Episode 180 Audrey Hoellein Part 2 of 2 This is part 2,; the conclusion of the Audrey Hoellein case. If you have not listened to part 1 yet, please stop now and go back and listen to that part first. To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply  visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of course, you can also support DNA: ID with a Patreon subscription.   Follow us on social media;  find all of our social media links in one spot at our Linktree:  linktr.ee/dnaidpodcast   Visit this link to buy DNA ID Merch   ©2026 AbJack Entertainment -All rights reserved. This content is the sole property of AbJack Entertainment. Any unauthorized re-selling, re-purposing, or re-distribution, is strictly prohibited, and will be subject to legal action.
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4.7 out of 5
932 reviews
Hannibails 2026/04/18
Favorite Podcast
This is my favorite podcast ever. Jessica does such an excellent job of explaining the case while also honoring the victims. I often compare other pod...
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Oakes3 2026/03/31
BEST PODCAST EVER
This really is the best podcast I’ve listened to and I’ve been listening to true crime podcasts for years. Nothing comes close!
ProvRI 2026/03/27
Great Listen
Jessica’s voice is perfect and the stories are riveting. Keep them coming Jess!
Freya221b 2026/03/22
My new favorite podcast
I’m so excited that I found DNA: ID! I’ve been reading/listening to true crime for years. Even on the best podcasts, I always find myself wishing they...
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DonnainVa 2026/03/17
Well done, riveting and no BS
Ms Bettencort has great pace and doesn’t mess around. She has very few personal opinions, when she does have a comment, it’s usually something you’re...
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Crissy1218 2026/02/13
Best True Crime
The host is detailed & has done the research. This show has never disappointed!!
Bozher 2026/01/26
Pleasantly Surprised
I thought this subject could get repetitive but nothing could be further from the truth. The host presents a detailed account of the crime and how it ...
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Btorgy 2026/01/26
Amazing Podcast
I learn something with each case and I love how the narrator breaks it down and explains all of it including the history and genealogy for each person...
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Bschora 2025/12/30
FLUFF FACTOR: 34% (OOF!)
/ Episode length: 42 min. / Ads + Fluff ⭕️ ⬆️: 14 min. / Avg time between ads: 09 min. / Based on episode: 131. ========================== Though they...
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Dittyknitty 2025/12/28
Your voice
Can’t you take a breath?! Jesus! You sound like you’re sitting on the toilet reading the paper.
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