OUR MISSION EXPLAINED IN 5 STEPS
Our goal is to help find solution based action in the fight against crime.
Through our experienced forensic DNA experts and key opinion leaders, we offer the data and policy information needed to make DNA database strategy decisions in the following ways:
PODCAST SERIES
Vanessa Lynch, Regional Director of DNAforAfrica as she talks about the mission behind DNAforAfrica and her thoughts on how Africa can benefit from using DNA and DNA Databases to solve crime and assist victims of crime and GBV.
PODCAST SERIES
Vanessa Lynch, Regional Director of DNAforAfrica as she talks about the mission behind DNAforAfrica and her thoughts on how Africa can benefit from using DNA and DNA Databases to solve crime and assist victims of crime and GBV.
PODCAST SERIES
Vanessa Lynch, Regional Director of DNAforAfrica as she talks about the mission behind DNAforAfrica and her thoughts on how Africa can benefit from using DNA and DNA Databases to solve crime and assist victims of crime and GBV.
ANNUAL / 2025
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DNA HIT OF THE YEAR 2025
The DNA Hit of the Year Program highlights the important work of forensic DNA professionals around the world by showcasing the cases they helped solve with forensic DNA.
Submission Deadline - OCTOBER 25, 2024
The selected case will be announced at the 2025 HIDS Conference
We are pleased to announce
the ninth annual DNA Hit of the Year
– a global program established to demonstrate the power of forensic DNA databases to solve crime and identify missing persons
Eligibility Criteria
- The case must be a DNA database match that identified the perpetrator of an unsolved crime or series of crimes,
or that led to an exoneration. Familial searching hits will be accepted, as well as hits that utilized private genealogy websites.
- A missing persons case where a missing person was identified using a DNA database match will also be accepted.
- The hit must have occurred between January 1, 2019, and Octoberr 25, 2024.
- A case must have received community-wide attention, had significant public safety impact,
or had other circumstances making the case unique.
- Cases that were submitted during a previous Hit of the Year call for submissions will not be eligible.
- Jurisdictions may submit more than one case.
Submission Process
- Visit our submission page online at www.dnahitoftheyear.com.
- Fill out our online form with information including name of submitter, agency, email, country/state/jurisdiction,
and web links to media coverage about the case.
- Write 500 words or less in the “story” box summarizing the case and explain what makes the case impactful or unique.
Upon receiving the submission, GTH DNA staff will conduct further research about the case and may contact you
for additional information prior to the judges’ review.
- GTH DNA must receive your submission no later than October 25, 2024.
We look forward to receiving your case - SUBMIT HERE
ANNUAL / 2024
THE BIG REVEAL!
SEE THE DNA HIT OF THE YEAR 2024
The much-awaited GTH DNA Hit of the Year annual presentation returns this season with more thrilling investigative stories from around the world. You can watch it online on May 14, 2024, during the Human Identification Solutions (HIDS) Virtual Conference. As always, this year’s show reviewed several interesting cases to distil and showcase top entries that utilized DNA databases in unique and effective ways.
Watch the 8th Edition of “DNA Hit of the Year” at HIDS 2024 (May 14-15)
To view the 2024 presentation, register for the HIDS Virtual Conference at: www.HIDS2024.com
Mr Tim Schellberg
President, GTH-DNA
Tim Schellberg is the Founder and President of GTH Consulting and serves as the General Manager of GTH DNA.
Dr Vanessa Lynch
Director, DNAforAfrica
Vanessa Lynch is the Regional Director of DNAforAfrica.
MEET YOUR HOSTS!
This year’s event features Vanessa Lynch and Mr Tim Schellberg co-hosting the DNA Hit of the Year from majestic Cairo, as well as demonstrations showcasing industry innovations, and more.
