Add this case to the list of fundamental problems associated with crime lab related determinations of DNA profiling that, as in this case, are misinterpreted in favor of guilt. The alternatives were never brought forth by defense counsel.

A significant leader in the development of DNA’s use in the US criminal justice system describes details of these issues.

https://www.conservativereview.com/articles/bomshell-report-holtzclaw-conviction-should-be-overturned

Links to other case and discussion about “touch DNA” dangers in police evidence collection and interpretation.

https://www.creators.com/read/michelle-malkin/01/17/forensic-nightmare-the-perils-of-touch-dna

https://www.forensicmag.com/article/2015/10/touch-dna-might-be-contaminating-crime-scene-evidence

DNA collection from firearms.