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Ancestry/Genealogy

Rosie1223

(2,013 posts) Tue Jan 10, 2012, 12:30 PM Jan 2012

http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/09/justice/washington-cold-case/index.html?hpt=hp_t3

I had no idea that a genealogy research DNA submission was available for public access. I've not done it myself, does anyone else know about this?

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Is this an interesting use of Genealogy Databases or an invasion of privacy? [View all] Rosie1223 Jan 2012 OP

From my perspective... it shouldn't be used like this kdmorris Jan 2012 #1

It certainly makes me think twice about asking for DNA testing csziggy Jan 2012 #3

My wife is descended from Robert Fuller. I hadn't hear of this CanonRay Jan 2012 #4

Wow, I'd call it an invasion of privacy. frogmarch Jan 2012 #5