This week we discuss the case of David Durbin, a 53-year-old man who embarked on a journey to uncover his biological origins. Born in 1969 and adopted at birth, David had minimal information about his birth parents. With Jay's expertise and the strategic use of the California Birth Index, they discovered his birth name was David Anderson, and his mother's uncommon last name, Capps, led them to uncover her unfortunate early demise due to an overdose. Through Ancestry.com, David connected to his maternal side and, despite the challenges, made significant headway on his paternal side, eventually reconnecting with his biological father, Charles Anderson, who was living back east. This episode captures the intricate search and emotional reunion, exploring the complex interplay of genetics, ancestry, and the profound impact of reuniting with biological relatives later in life.
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00:00 Cold Open
00:34 Meet the Hosts: Chris and Jay
00:48 Patreon and Exclusive Content
01:23 Introducing David Durbin's Case
02:40 David's Birth Search Journey
04:42 Challenges with the Maternal Side
10:16 David's Perspective and Motivation
14:47 The Search Begins
16:04 Connecting with Birth Father
16:50 Emotional Reunion
22:49 Life Growing Up Adopted
25:11 Joining the Navy
26:59 Reflections on Adoption
29:30 Finding Closure
31:01 Final Thoughts
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