Please note a website outage is scheduled for Thursday 11 July from 6-8am. We apologise for any inconvenience.

A comparison of statistical models for the analysis of complex forensic DNA profiles

Abstract

Complex mixtures and LtDNA profiles are difficult to interpret. As yet there is no consensus within the forensic biology community as to how these profiles should be interpreted. This paper is a review of some of the current interpretation models, highlighting their weaknesses and strengths. It also discusses what a forensic biologist requires in an interpretation model and if this can be realistically executed under current justice systems.

view journal