A man claimed he was related to Sitting Bull. Now, DNA proves he's his great-grandson.
A new DNA technique confirmed Ernie LaPointe is the great-grandson of legendary Native American leader Sitting Bull.
A man claimed he was related to Sitting Bull. Now, DNA proves he's his great-grandson.
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