
CeCe Moore
Genetic Genealogist
CeCe Moore
Genetic Genealogist
CeCe Moore is a pioneering investigative genetic genealogist, celebrated for her groundbreaking work in solving cold cases and reuniting families through DNA. As the Chief Genetic Genealogist at Parabon Nanolabs, she leads their Genetic Genealogy Services for Law Enforcement unit, with an unmatched record of over 350 successful identifications of violent criminals in the seven years since its inception. Moore’s pioneering efforts were instrumental in the first conviction through investigative genetic genealogy (IGG) in the 1987 double-homicide case of Jay Cook and Tanya Van Cuylenborg, where she identified William Earl Talbott III as the suspect, as well as the first exoneration made possible through IGG when Christopher Tapp's wrongful conviction was overturned in the 1996 Angie Dodge case, cementing her reputation as a key figure in forensic science. She also starred in ABC’s The Genetic Detective, where she applied her expertise to help law enforcement crack some of the country’s most perplexing cold cases, including the 1988 kidnapping and murder of eight-year-old April Tinsley, the Ramsey Street Serial Rapist and the 1988 Scherer double homicide.
A recognized leader in her field, Moore founded The DNA Detectives and co-founded the Institute for Genetic Genealogy, developed educational resources for aspiring genealogists and has taught at leading genealogical institutes. Her expertise has made her a sought-after consultant for top media outlets, including 60 Minutes, The Dr. Oz Show, and Good Morning America.