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Title: Genetic genealogists trace foundling's roots
Post by: gaffy on Wednesday 20 June 18 09:22 BST (UK)
Apologies if already posted somewhere, but I just found this to be a fascinating story about a stolen child, a foundling who turns out not to be that child, and the part that genetic genealogists have played in pursuing the truth:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-44242626

Title: Re: Genetic genealogists trace foundling's roots
Post by: a-l on Wednesday 20 June 18 10:00 BST (UK)
Thanks for posting this story gaffy. I was absolutely gripped reading it , would like to read his book now. What an incredible story.
Title: Re: Genetic genealogists trace foundling's roots
Post by: gaffy on Wednesday 20 June 18 12:47 BST (UK)
I think the book would be a great read.  The thing is too, the story is far from over, the stolen child remains a mystery. 

I was initially surprised (but shouldn't have been) by the key involvement of the genealogists, on top of their DNA knowledge, the wider skill set of research, investigation etc. makes them an obvious resource in such cases.

Title: Re: Genetic genealogists trace foundling's roots
Post by: Rosinish on Wednesday 20 June 18 13:41 BST (UK)
What a gripping story which will give other foundlings/adoptees etc. hope of tracing their biological parents.

Annie
Title: The FBI said I was my parents' stolen baby - but I found the truth...
Post by: Mart 'n' Al on Wednesday 20 June 18 22:18 BST (UK)
A fascinating DNA story.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/stories-44242626

Martin

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Title: Re: The FBI said I was my parents' stolen baby - but I found the truth...
Post by: Deirdre784 on Wednesday 20 June 18 22:24 BST (UK)
Read it this morning, amazing 😀
Title: Re: Genetic genealogists trace foundling's roots
Post by: kiwihalfpint on Wednesday 20 June 18 22:46 BST (UK)
What an amazing story, a book to add to the list to be read.


Cheers
KHP
Title: Re: The FBI said I was my parents' stolen baby - but I found the truth...
Post by: CaroleW on Wednesday 20 June 18 23:14 BST (UK)
Incredible story
Title: Re: Genetic genealogists trace foundling's roots
Post by: dowdstree on Wednesday 20 June 18 23:15 BST (UK)
That is an amazing story gaffy thanks for posting the link.

I too will read the book.

Dorrie
Title: Re: Genetic genealogists trace foundling's roots
Post by: River Tyne Lass on Saturday 23 June 18 21:39 BST (UK)
Thank you for posting gaffy - this is a most fascinating story.

I hope the book sales help with his quest for the truth.  If I was in this author's situation I would certainly feel compelled to find out what really happened too.  I do hope that anyone who is in any position at all to help him will pull out all the stops to do so. 

Those poor parents! What a nightmare to have had their new born so cruelly snatched away from them! :'(