A comparison of statistical models for the analysis of complex forensic DNA profiles.
Complex mixtures and LtDNA profiles are difficult to interpret. As yet there is no consensus within the forensic biology community as to how these profiles should be interpreted. This paper is a review of some of the current interpretation models, highlighting their weaknesses and strengths. It also discusses what a forensic biologist requires in an interpretation model and if this can be realistically executed under current justice systems.
ESR, PB 92021, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; Department of Statistics, University of Auckland, PB 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand. Electronic address: Hannah.kelly@outlook.co.nz.
Hannah
H
Kelly
ESR, PB 92021, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.
Jo-Anne
JA
Bright
ESR, PB 92021, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.
John S
JS
Buckleton
Department of Statistics, University of Auckland, PB 92019, Auckland 1142, New Zealand.
James M
JM
Curran
D016172:DNA Fingerprinting; D006801:Humans; D015233:Models, Statistical
Binary model; Continuous model; Drop model; Forensic DNA interpretation