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Hi! Michelle Bates aka The Criminal Genealogist, ready to serve up all the details about criminal records and researching criminal ancestors. I'm a true Okie, love my Oklahoma State Cowboys, my family & friends, my dogs, and of course all things law and crime.
During the day, I help to hold criminals accountable for their crimes (alleged) working in the federal prosecutor's office (not a lawyer...maybe one day). At night, I research criminal ancestors and their families. The true crime obsession is real in this country, but I wanted to look at criminals in a different way.
I have always been fascinated with human behavior and even though my dream of being an FBI profiler did not happen (If only I could have been you Clarice Starling), I did find myself learning about human behavior and the law. Understanding our ancestors, their family dynamic, and the social history of the time frame all help to explain why an ancestor might have committed a crime.
Come listen to the podcast as I research, navigate, and explore your criminal ancestors! Interested in having me speak to your organization about researching criminal ancestors and criminal records? You can email me at thecriminalgenealogist@gmail.com.
Have a ancestor who you want featured on the podcast? Or want to leave us your thoughts on the podcast? Leave us a VOICE message at the link below or email us at thecriminalgenealogist@gmail.com!
Want to find that potentially scandalous record on your ancestor? Criminal genealogy combines searching criminal records and working with a genealogist to uncover the past, even if it wants to be left alone.
Season 1 and 2 available!
Season 3 coming Fall of 2024!
Where true crime and genealogy intersect.
Records don't lie, but your ancestors might...
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