The following is a press release written by the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy:

The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) is pleased to announce its first ever one day seminar. On 27 April 2024 at 9:00am CST, CAFG will present a seminar on forensic genealogy with the following speakers and topics: 

9:00 am – 7 Case Studies and Tools for the Successful Heir-search in Eastern Europe – Alina Kuda

10:00 am – An Introduction to Forensic Genetic Genealogy – Penny Walters

11:00 am – Adoption Research – Michael Brophy

12:00 pm – Finding the Living – Juli Whittaker, FGCSM

1:00-1:30 pm – Lunch

1:30 pm – Opportunities and Developments in IGG Education – Andrew Hochreiter

2:30 pm – Probate Case Study – Juli Whittaker, FGCSM

3:30 pm – 20th Century POW Records in the US, Europe, and World-Wide – Kathy Kirkpatrick

4:30 pm – Military Repatriation – Juli Whittaker, FGCSM

Find detailed course descriptions and sign up on our website at the following link:https://www.forensicgenealogists.org/virtual-forensic-genealogy-seminar . 

The Council for the Advancement of Forensic Genealogy (CAFG) is a professional business league dedicated to advancing public awareness and understanding of the Forensic Genealogy profession while promoting and maintaining high standards of professional and ethical conduct. CAFG encourages best practices in client services and promotes the interchange of information among members through electronic forums, meetings and seminars, and trade publications. Memberships are encouraged by applying at the website: https://www.forensicgenealogists.org/join/