The rapidly changing realm of forensic science
Dr. Dean Hildebrand on the CKNW Jill Bennett show to discuss the rapidly changing realm of forensic sciences. For over a decade, Dean has worked with the BC Coroners Service as a subject matter expert to develop and now maintain the unidentified remains and missing person DNA database for the province of BC.
Global BC Curious Minds: Behind the scenes of a Forensic DNA Lab
Global BC reporter Yvonne Schalle joins Dr. Dean Hildebrand and Georgia Lush to learn how the BCIT Forensic DNA Laboratory works to identify human remains.
Cracking the cold case open: Who killed Tice and Gilmour?
Genetic genealogy is a new technique used in forensic sciences that creates family history profiles by combining DNA test results with genealogical research. Dr. Dean Hildebrand describes how genetic genealogy works and is used to solve complicated cold cases.
Junk science in the justice system
Junk science is used to describe scientific data, research, or analysis considered be false or based upon erroneous scientific foundations. Dr. Dean Hildebrand discusses the role of junk science in the justice system. .
The Babes in the Woods
This episode of Crime Beat explained how a team of investigators and scientists used forensic genealogy to identify the remains of two children found in Stanley Park in 1953. Dr. Dean Hildebrand showcases how advances in DNA technology help solve cold cases.
Genetic genealogy helping solve cold cases
Dr. Dean Hildebrand was interviewed by National Correspondent Merella Fernandez on CTV National News. As a recognized forensic DNA expert, Dean explained how advances in DNA technology help solve cold cases, such as the recently solved 1983 killings of two women in Toronto.