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DNA Genealogy Identifies “Chelsea Jane Doe” as Tiffany Bradley

7/26/2026

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Authorities announced on June 3, 2026 that “Chelsea Jane Doe” was identified as Tiffany Bradley, a 2000 murder victim.
Investigators used public DNA databases such as GEDmatch and DNA Justice for the genetic-genealogy match.
The DNA Doe Project said agencies must budget up to $10,900 per case for lab work.
Moore said more than 15,000 active cases sit in NamUs and Black people are underrepresented in DNA databases, hindering investigations.

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Authorities announced on June 3, 2026 that “Chelsea Jane Doe” was identified as Tiffany Bradley, a 2000 murder victim.
Investigators used public DNA databases such as GEDmatch and DNA Justice for the genetic-genealogy match.
The DNA Doe Project said agencies must budget up to $10,900 per case for lab work.
Moore said more than 15,000 active cases sit in NamUs and Black people are underrepresented in DNA databases, hindering investigations.