Events
Check this page frequently for upcoming events that Moxxy Forensic Investigations is hosting or participating in.
April 25th–May 2nd, 2025
Virtual 5K Run & Walk
Get ready to lace up your sneakers and join the Virtual 5K Run and Walk hosted by Moxxy Forensics Investigations! Whether you're an avid runner or just looking for a fun way to get moving, every step counts in this exciting event. "Every Step Counts: Running to Solve the Unsolved," you'll be part of a mission to raise awareness and support efforts that make a real difference in solving cold cases. It's not just about the race—it's about taking steps toward justice. Sign up today, run or walk at your own pace, and be a part of something that truly matters. Let’s work together to solve the unsolved—one step at a time. Join the movement and make every mile meaningful!
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Missing in Southeast Texas Day
Texas Center for the Missing, Houston's Amber Alert AND Silver Alert Provider, is collaborating with local partner agencies, including Moxxy Forensic Investigations, to present Missing in Southeast Texas Day (formerly Missing in Harris County Day) on May 3, 2025.
Left-behind families of the missing, caring community members, missing persons support service providers, and law enforcement officers are invited to participate in this effort to help families of missing persons make connections.
All searching families from across Southeast Texas are invited to attend!
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Basics of GEDmatch for DNA Comparison
The DNA website GEDmatch.com can be intimidating. Moxxy Forensic Investigations will show learners how genealogists can utilize it in their research. If your family members tested their DNA on different websites, find out how you can compare results in one place.
All MCMLS programs are free and open to the public.
March 28th–30th, 2025
Advocacy Conference
Kaycee Connelly and Bryan Worters of Moxxy Forensic Investigations are looking forward to working with experts, non-profit organizations, families of the missing and murdered, and advocates for Justice at AdvocacyCon 2025. They hope to aid in creating a platform for education, developing connections, and collaborating in the pursuit of justice.
Thursday, March 13, 2025
The Power of Genetic Genealogy
This is a course of Celebration Lifelong, a program of the Celebration Foundation, located in Celebration, Florida. Tanner Sousley and Katie Thomas will present to the Celebration Foundation on the power of Genetic Genealogy. During this session, they will discuss Genetic Genealogy in Law Enforcement with Moxxy Forensic Investigations.
Monday, March 3, 2025
Criminal Justice Career Day
Dr. Traci Austin, Tiffany Sowell, and Katie Thomas of Moxxy Forensic Investigations will have a booth at the Criminal Justice Career Day at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, on Monday, March 3rd, to educate criminal justice students on the rapidly expanding field of investigative genetic genealogy.
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February AMA:
A Q&A with Kevin Lord
Join Moxxy Forensic Investigations in this virtual Q&A event with Kevin Lord, Director of Bioinformatics at Astrea Forensics and CTO of DNA Justice. Learn about the cases he has worked on, his appearances on true crime television shows, his journey in the field of investigative genetic genealogy, and ways that you can help in the identification of Jane and John Does across the country.
Registration is now closed.
Wednesday, February 12th, 2025
Cold Cases, Forensics, & DNA
In partnership with Houston Community College Libraries, join Katie Thomas, Tiffany Sowell and retired detective, Scott Minyard, with Moxxy Forensics for a discussion on cold cases, forensics, and DNA processing in relation to the 2024 winning title: Night Will Find You by Julia Heaberlin as part of this year's Gulf Coast Reads Programming.
This event is free and open to all students, faculty, and staff.
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November AMA:
A Q&A with Detective Robert Taft
Join Moxxy Forensic Investigations in this virtual Q&A event with Investigative Genetic Genealogist and Detective Robert Taft. Learn about his work in the case of the Golden State Killer and how that led to him becoming an investigative genetic genealogist, his journey in the field of investigative genetic genealogy, and ways that you can help in the identification of Jane and John Does across the country.
Registration is now closed.
Friday, November 8th, 2024
DNA, Cold Cases, and Forensics
Join Katie Thomas, Dr. Traci Austin, Tiffany Sowell, and Detective Scott Minyard at the Montgomery County Memorial Library for a panel discussion on forensics, DNA processing, genetic genealogy, and cold cases in relation to the 2024 winning title: Night Will Find You by Julia Heaberlin as part of this year's Gulf Coast Reads programming.
This event is free and open to any adult.
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September AMA:
A Q&A with Dr. Bruce Anderson of the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner
Join Moxxy Forensic Investigations in this virtual Q&A event with Dr. Bruce Anderson of the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner. Learn more about Jane and John Doe cases in Pima County, the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner, the work of a forensic anthropologist and ways that you can help in the identification of Jane and John Does across the country.
Registration is now closed.
August AMA:
A Q&A with Detective Scott Minyard of the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office
Join Moxxy Forensic Investigations in this virtual Q&A event with Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Detective Scott Minyard. Learn more about Fort Bend County John Does 2000 and 2023, the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, the work of a detective and ways that you can help in the identification of Jane and John Does across the country.
Registration is now closed.
Saturday, September 14th 2024
Suwannee Valley Unsolved First Annual Hope and Justice Dinner
Kaycee Connelly and Katie Thomas of Moxxy Forensic Investigations are proud to be included as guest speakers for the Suwannee Valley Unsolved First Annual Hope and Justice Dinner.
Tickets for the Hope and Justice Dinner will be available for purchase starting July 1st through the Betterworld website (www.suwanneevalleyunsolved.BetterWorld.org). Individual tickets are priced at $50. For those interested in reserving tables or sponsoring the event, please contact Jason Futch at 253-246-9334 or Heidi Snipes at 386-688-3555.
May AMA:
The Case of Albert "Pinky" Edwin Roadhs
Join Moxxy Forensic Investigations in this virtual presentation where we will give never-before-released details about the case of Albert "Pinky" Roadhs, aka Bill Lee Hull. We will share in-depth information about this case, how it was solved, and where "Pinky" was during those missing years.
Registration is now closed.
March AMA:
Mental Health Awareness
Together with Jessica Cunningham of Crawford County LIFE, Moxxy Forensic Investigations will host a virtual meeting discussing mental health complications that arise in the cases we work on, how it plays a role in victimization, and how to take care of your self and others in your life who might be going through a depressive episode.
Registration is now closed.