Tag Archives: DNA mixtures

Cloudy behavior of FL DNA labber causes a thunderstorm in hundreds of cases

Posted on May 31, 2017 by csidds

The “interpretation” disputes on DNA blood mixtures is not going away. “Yet the allegations against Tracey [DNA guy] have only added fuel to the crime lab controversy, which had already forced prosecutors to tell defendants in about 2,000 closed cases … Continue reading →

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FBI: DNA lab problems, scandals now presents new training on DNA STR stats

Posted on May 1, 2017 by csidds

“Forensic DNA Analysis, and in particular interpreting complex DNA mixtures and calculating statistics, can be challenging.” That is the understated headline of the FBI’s newest training titled “ACSLD Webinair: DNA Standards and Guidelines” that was presented last week. Here are … Continue reading →

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#Forensic News for Today: Fabricated arson evidence, door knobs, familial DNA traits

Posted on February 23, 2017 by csidds

This case is horrendous. Fabricated arson evidence used against a woman later acquitted of arson gets into court after appellate court opines this rule for the lower court to follow in her lawsuit against LEO authorities. “There must be persuasive … Continue reading →

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