Lauren's Genetic Genealogy

05/14/2026

After five years, I am happy to announce the completion of Esther's search!

Although it took some time, Esther and her family are very happy to finally have some answers about her father Max's biological families. Esther and I became great friends throughout this journey.

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*All names have been changed Search goal: Identify Esther’s paternal grandparents Esther’s search is now the longest one I’ve worked on, but it’s proof I never give up and that there is alway…

04/05/2026

Pleased to be able to share an update and conclusion to Carmen's search, originally posted in 2024.

This search really emphasizes that people should DNA test and upload everywhere when looking for a biological relative- they may have been waiting on that one site all along..

Happy for Carmen to finally have her answers after 5 years of searching!

*All names have been changed Search goals: Identify Carmen’s biological parents and locate her siblings 2021 Carmen first reached out for help with her search in 2021. She was adopted and had…

11/17/2025

Hanna’s search is one of the most unique ones I have ever done.

It is also one of the handful of searches I've done where true, deep, meaningful friendships arise- which is very fulfilling!

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*All names have been changed Search goal: Identify Hanna’s biological father Hanna’s search is one of the most unique ones I have ever done. Last year, before I met Hanna, in the summer…

10/27/2025

The IGG Accreditation Exam is open to law enforcement professionals and IGG practitioners working on behalf of law enforcement, as well as those seeking to work or volunteer in both areas.

Read what Lauren Robilliard, AIGG, of the Toronto Police Service, had to say about her experience.

Ready to take the next step? Learn more at www.iggab.org/exam.html

10/24/2025

The Toronto Police Service made a significant impact at the International Association of Chiefs of Police annual conference in Denver. TPS won a prestigious Forensic Science Award and five members were invited to give presentations on training initiatives to address antisemitism, a new model to embed victim services in divisions, preventing disinformation and a case study on how TPS generated nearly a billion social media impressions with its viral engagement with Taylor Swift fans.
Read more: https://www.tps.ca/media-centre/stories/toronto-police-genealogists-win-forensic-science-a/

10/19/2025

In person registration is now open!
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Please join us as JGS Toronto member Lauren Robilliard takes us on her journey into investigative genetic genealogy.

In this talk, Lauren shares the unexpected path that started from a cemetery assignment while at university. What began as a personal quest to uncover biological roots evolved into a career solving real-world mysteries with Toronto Police Service’s cold-case unit. She chronicles the twists and turns of a personal quest that turned into a professional calling, offering insights into the power of genetic genealogy for both personal discovery and public good. Attendees will also learn what they can do to help solve a cold case.

📅 Date: Sunday 26 October 2025
🕒 Time: 10:30 AM ET
📍 Location:
In person at Congregation Shaarei Shomayim
(470 Glencairn Avenue, North York)
and online via Zoom

All are welcome to attend; advance registration is required. There is no charge for attendance at this program.

🔗 Register at jgstoronto.ca/programs