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The Genetic Detective

Summary Genetic genealogist CeCe Moore uses DNA and research to help solve cases.

  • 2020
  • ABC
  • 2020
  • ABC

The Genetic Detective

Season 1 Premiere: May 26, 2020
Metascore Available after 4 critic reviews
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 4 User Ratings
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Summary Genetic genealogist CeCe Moore uses DNA and research to help solve cases.

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CeCe Moore

Self, Self - Investigative Genetic Genealogist

Steve Armentrout

Self - CEO, Parabon Nanolabs

Ellen Greytak

Parabon Nanolabs, Self - Director of Bioinformatics, Self - Director of Bioinformatics of Parabon Nanolabs

Chris Meihis

Self - Deputy Coroner, Allen County

Jessica Miller

Self - Reporter, The Salt Lake Tribune

Kallie Berg

Self - Fayetteville PD

Bill Squires

Self - Idaho Falls Police Department

Steven Scherer

Self - Son & Brother of Victims

Danny Jackson

Self - Fort Wayne Police Department, Ret.

Chris Hensley

Self - New Madrid County Sheriff's Dept.

Paul Woolverton

Self - Reporter, Fayetteville Observer

Carla Brooks

Self - Sexual Assault Survivor

Jeff Pratt

Self - Idaho Falls Police Department

Carol Dodge

Self - Angie Dodge's Mother

Rick Bart

Self - Snohomish County Sherriff's Office, Ret.

Kelly Sweeney

Self - Anchor, KFSV Television

Janet Tinsley

Self - April Tinsley's Mother

John Somerindyke

Self - Special Victims Unit Fayetteville PD

Josh Wilson

Self - St. George Police Department

Jim Scharf

Self - Cold Case Team, Snohomish County Sheriff's Office

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May 21, 2020
“Genetic Detective” is more cerebral than an Investigation Discovery show while it creatively — using visual graphics — explains the science and technological advancements that make these investigations possible.
By Rob Owen FULL REVIEW
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May 29, 2020
The Genetic Detective succeeds because Moore is charming as hell and the process she uses to solve these cases are fascinating.
By Joel Keller FULL REVIEW

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Initial Release Date: May 26, 2020
Number of seasons: 1 Season
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