[An already archived latent fingerprint as a DNA source for STR typing in a murder case].
Former studies have shown that even a single skin contact, resulting in a latent fingerprint, can transfer enough DNA for genetic analysis. However, up to now latent fingerprints have usually not been used for DNA typing. In the present case the smeared trace of a hand was found in the suspect's car and archived. As it could not be evaluated in a classical manner, the evidence had to be examined by molecular genetic methods. DNA was extracted and typed in five different STR loci. Based on the yielded results, the significance of the findings is discussed.
Institut für Gerichtliche Medizin der Universität Tübingen.
Martin Manfred
MM
Schulz
Walter
W
Reichert
Heinz-Dieter
HD
Wehner
Rainer
R
Mattern
D004247:DNA / Q000032:analysis*; D016172:DNA Fingerprinting; D003878:Dermatoglyphics; D006708:Homicide / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D020079:Terminal Repeat Sequences / Q000235:genetics*
D004247:DNA