Searching for Soldier Dad: 2. Eureka

About this episode

The episode explores the impact of an American serial killer's case on DNA detectives in Kenya and the personal stories of those searching for family connections.

How did the hunt for an American serial killer inspire DNA detectives in Kenya? Growing up, Kenyan lawyer Kelvin Kubai admired the British soldiers stationed in Nanyuki. Now, he is on a mission to hold them accountable. Orphan Yvonne was told her dad died when she was a baby. She hopes to find relatives in the UK. But could she get much more? Searching for Soldier Dad is a BBC Long Form Audio production for the BBC World Service. Please note, the image being used is for illustrative purposes only and the child depicted is a model. Presenter: Ivana Davidovic Series producer: Josephine Casserly Sound design: Tom Brignell Executive producer: Matt Willis Commissioning senior producers: Katy Davis and Anne Dixey Commissioning editor: Jon Manel

People in this episode

Hosts: Ivana Davidovic, Matt Willis, Jon Manel

Topics covered

• DNA detectives
• American serial killer
• Kenya
• accountability
• family search
• orphan

Keywords

• DNA
• detectives
• Kenya
• serial killer
• family
• orphan
• accountability
• British soldiers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC, BBC World Service

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