The Prosecuting Attorney Association of Michigan’s Violence Against Women Project will present a webinar on “Cold Case Investigations Furthered Through Genetic Genealogy” Thursday, March 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. via Zoom.
Speaking at the webinar will be FBI Special Agent Leslie Larsen, evidence response senior team leader and investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) coordinator; and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Sona Movsisyan, Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit. They will present on furthering cold case investigations through forensic/investigative genetic genealogy.
The presentation will provide an inside look into the world of IGG and its application to sexual assault cases. The presenters will use a real case to show how potential offenders can be identified. They will also highlight the importance of building strong relationships with multiple agencies to bring successful conclusions to cases.
This webinar is for prosecutors, law enforcement, and system-based advocates. There will be time for Q & A with the presenters following the presentation.
To register for the free webinar, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.” Registration deadline is Tuesday, March 17, at 5 p.m. Anyone with questions regarding registration should contact Katlyn Bolan at Bolank@michigan.gov.
Speaking at the webinar will be FBI Special Agent Leslie Larsen, evidence response senior team leader and investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) coordinator; and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Sona Movsisyan, Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit. They will present on furthering cold case investigations through forensic/investigative genetic genealogy.
The presentation will provide an inside look into the world of IGG and its application to sexual assault cases. The presenters will use a real case to show how potential offenders can be identified. They will also highlight the importance of building strong relationships with multiple agencies to bring successful conclusions to cases.
This webinar is for prosecutors, law enforcement, and system-based advocates. There will be time for Q & A with the presenters following the presentation.
To register for the free webinar, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.” Registration deadline is Tuesday, March 17, at 5 p.m. Anyone with questions regarding registration should contact Katlyn Bolan at Bolank@michigan.gov.
