Approve DOJ grant for genetic genealogy testing for cold cases

CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSION OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE, APPROVING A GRANT AWARD FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $117,000.00 TO BE USED FOR GENETIC GENEALOGY TESTING TO HELP IDENTIFY UNIDENTIFIED PERSONS/COLD CASES

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On September 23, 2024, the Knox County, TN Board of Commissioners adopted “Approve DOJ grant for genetic genealogy testing for cold cases” by a vote of 11–0.

Unanimous Adopted 11-0-0-0

Approve Resolution R-24-9-902

Moved by Courtney Durrett · seconded by Larsen Jay

Topics: Public safety

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Aye · 11

Gina Oster District 3 Rhonda Lee District 7 Larsen Jay At-Large Seat 10 Kim Frazier At-Large Seat 11 Courtney Durrett District 2 Terry Hill District 6 Damon Rawls District 1 Shane Jackson District 4 Angela Russell District 5 Adam Thompson District 8 Andy Fox District 9

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$117,000

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