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- Title
Author's response.
- Authors
Thompson, William C.
- Abstract
This document is a response to an article that discussed the analysis of a DNA mixture found on a plastic bag containing illegal drugs. Two different probabilistic genotyping (PG) programs, STRmix™ and TrueAllele®, were used to compare the defendant's DNA profile to the mixture, producing different exculpatory findings. Individuals associated with both programs have responded, providing new data to explain the differences. However, it remains unclear which findings are more reliable, and further research is needed. The article focuses on three validation studies of TrueAllele, which suggest that the software may produce unreliable results. The author calls for standards and guidelines for the admissibility of TrueAllele evidence in court and criticizes the way the company presents its findings. The article concludes by emphasizing the need for the forensic science community to address these issues through the standards development process.
- Subjects
FORENSIC sciences; DNA analysis; FORENSIC scientists; BIOLOGICAL assay; CRIMINAL procedure
- Publication
Journal of Forensic Sciences, 2024, Vol 69, Issue 4, p1519
- ISSN
0022-1198
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/1556-4029.15519