Colleen Fitzpatrick

Colleen Fitzpatrick is an American forensic genealogist and a pioneer in the application of genealogy to law enforcement investigations. She gained recognition for her work in identifying unknown individuals, including victims of crime, using family trees and DNA analysis. Fitzpatrick has contributed to solving cold cases and has worked on high-profile investigations. She emphasizes the importance of combining traditional genealogy methods with modern technology, helping to bring clarity to complex cases and provide closure to families. Her efforts have highlighted the value of genealogical research in criminal justice and public safety.