title: A guide to interpreting single locus profiles of DNA mixtures in forensic cases.
abstract: Analysis of a mixed body fluid crime sample by means of a single locus DNA probe may give rise to several bands. If a suspect is found to have a profile which matches two of the bands, then the evaluation of the evidential strength requires careful analysis. This paper describes the analysis of two relatively simple case examples. It is intended that the principles of the interpretative process will provide a guide to caseworkers who may encounter similar cases. The extension of the treatment to more complex cases should be clear.
authors.affiliation: Central Research and Support Establishment, Home Office Forensic Science Service, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: I W
authors.initials: IW
authors.lastname: Evett
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Buffery
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Willott
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Stoney
mesh_terms: D001826:Body Fluids / Q000737:chemistry*; D016172:DNA Fingerprinting; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011902:Rape