Genetic genealogy helps solve Colorado cold case 50 years later

A Colorado family finally got the closure they needed after genetic genealogy was used to help identify the alleged killer of Nancy Anderson more than 50 years after her murder.

[kiechawnbush]

I am glad that the family got some closure. I love it when these old cases get solved. Thank God for DNA. My dad was murdered in 1983. The man who was accused of murdering him got away with it. It makes me angry that there was no justice.

[deeheart]

Cece is my cousin. She's good at solving cases. So proud of her. I found out she was my cousin through dna testing. 😊

[janataylor]

My DNA was used to solve a horrific assault case. I was happy for CeCe to use mine to bring justice!

[michellebwilson]

Killer was deputy attorney general….wow, the implications.

[ChantalS-mw]

It is amazing that the police in the 1970s had the foresight to save evidence for future investigative techniques. So many cases pre-2000s have been lost to time because evidence was accidentally or intentionally destroyed when leads dried up. Nancy seemed like an absolute joy. Hopefully, she is resting comfortably now.

[lyric]

Can you imagine all the people that CeCe has helped? Hope she has a long happy healthy wonderful Life!

[juju]

Cece Moore is a genius. I’ve followed her work for years.

[Christophertracy]

She most likely knew she had a creepy stalker but maybe didn’t give her family all the details, as the sister said she was acting scared and thought something might happen to her. Bet she knew that creep.

[Djs-dja]

CC Moore stays true to the research. Love to see her on a case

[carolalexander]

C.C. Moore. Brilliant work. Excellent!

[debbralehrman]

So glad that this family has some answers.

[ValleyoftheRogue]

The killer used to come in to the law library where I worked in Reno years ago. Who'd have thought?

[d.t.r.]

Genetic genealogy is NOT a technology --- it is a technique that combines the use of advances in DNA tech and genetic science with good old fashioned genealogical research techniques.

Beyond that, great story and I'm so glad the family got the answers they sought. I'm glad he knew he had been found out before he died, even though the charges were tossed upon his death.

[zrrifle.]

Read an article where Chirila stated his arrest was "unconstitutional." Then he attempted suicide. He was one evil looking dude for sure.

[leonaheraty]

God bless you, CeCe. You're doing God's work. At least Nancy's family has closure. This evildoer will face God's judgement.

May Nancy's Soul find peace and love in Heaven. 🙏💗

[VanillaMacaron]

Wow. If they already solved 70 murders this way (I think you said that was just in Colorado) imagine how many more are to come. Quake in your boots, vile murderers. Am I the only one who was shocked to see that killer from Honolulu went on to hold a very senior government position in another state? I guess we'll have to wait for one of the true crime channels to unfurl the details on that. He just murdered that one woman (presumably they were in a relationship, or ex) and went on to live a normal life?? Wtf? Did he have a guilty demeanour through life, or bold as brass? So much more to know. RIP to the victim and sorry to the family.

[jenniferg]

What a gift Cece and the other woman give families who want to solve their loved ones murders and put the murder to rest. Amazing work!

[suwaidajalal]

Cece Moore is such a hero. This stuff is difficult

[julesleg]

Are they going to do this for Jon Benet Ramsey? Thought that's what they wanted to do but haven't heard anything more.

[khughes]

Chirila was a lawyer and DA which is even worse.