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Transforming “inconclusive” results into informative DNA evidence
Mark W. Perlin, PhD, MD, PhD, Matthew M. Legler, BS, Kari R. Danser, MS, Jeremy D. Curto, BS, "Transforming 'inconclusive' results into informative DNA evidence", Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists Annual Meeting, Richmond, VA, 9-May-2025.
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Abstract
Informative DNA evidence often goes unreported as “inconclusive” results. This evidential loss can be due to analytical thresholds, software insufficiency or reporting protocols. However, more intensive interpretation can transform previously unusable data into informative DNA evidence that assists the court. This talk presents criminal cases that illustrate this transformation, including the controversial Thompson JFS case report.