Dive into the thrilling realm of investigative genetic genealogy where YOU become the DNA detective and try to identify unknown bodies and serial killers!​
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GSI Events offers two fantastic on-demand products which will have you solving cold cases using investigative genetic genealogy.​​
GSI: Sawtooth
A virtual, on-demand sleuthing experience that will have you reviewing documents, tracking down clues, evaluating DNA matches and building family trees in order to stop the Sawtooth Slayer from striking again! You will learn the real steps of investigative genetic genealogy in a fun and hands-on way with guidance videos from Diahan Southard and Nathan Dylan Goodwin.
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GSI: Superstition Mountains
The most-talked-about pre-RootsTech event is now available on-demand with an all-new Venator cold case! From the comfort of your own home and working at your own pace, you will be tasked with using investigative genetic genealogy to identify three bodies found in Superstition Mountains. As if that wasn’t enough, you will then move on to try and find their killer. This is a brand-new Venator story, exclusive to GSI Events.
Testamonials from the live and virtual versions:
"The experience was totally awesome!"
LC, GSI Sawtooth attendee
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"So fun and so well prepared and detailed."
AJ, GSI Sawtooth attendee
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"I loved this adventure. It was the perfect combination between entertainment and a learning experience."
JH, GSI Sawtooth attendee
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"I had so much fun and and my confidence in my genetic genealogy skills has gone from zero to way up! I would recommend this to anyone, no matter what their level of skill in genetic genealogy."
CA, GSI Sawtooth attendee
The experience is guided by the unparalleled expertise of DNA guru, Diahan Southard and renowned genealogical crime author, Nathan Dylan Goodwin.
The creators
Nathan Dylan Goodwin
Nathan is a writer, genealogist, educator and Creative Director at The Novel Guys. He has a BA degree in Radio, Film and Television Studies and an MA degree in Creative Writing at Canterbury Christ Church University. He is the author of many books, including the acclaimed Forensic Genealogist series and the Venator Cold Case series.
Diahan Southard
Diahan is a genetic genealogy expert, educator, founder and CEO of Your DNA Guide.
Diahan teaches internationally, writes for popular magazines, authored Your DNA Guide–The Book, and produces Your DNA Guide–the Academy, an online learning experience.