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Police began investigating the death, and determined the remains were an adult male that likely died by homicide.

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If you've ever been curious about your cultural heritage or family tree, you might have considered taking an online ancestry DNA test. The affordable pricing and simple process of direct-to ...

A TikTokker has revealed how a simple Ancestry DNA test may have solved a notorious 27-year murder mystery known as the Baby Garnet case -- and landed her grandmother in jail.

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