Mass Identifications
Statistical Methods in Forensic Genetics

Demonstrates how to perform massive comparisons of genetic data and the identification process from a statistical point-of-view

Daniel Kling (Author), Thore Egeland (Author), Andreas Tillmar (Author), Lourdes Prieto (Author)

9780128184233, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 22 April 2021

202 pages, 70 illustrations (40 in full color)
23.4 x 19 x 1.4 cm, 0.43 kg

Mass Identifications: Statistical Methods in Forensic Genetics summarizes the state-of-the-art in the field, including methods and recent development in genetics (sequencing). The book's authors focus on practical applications and implementation, helping readers determine how to approach the problem to identify individuals using DNA and statistically summarize evidence. Written by leading experts in the field for forensic scientists, geneticists, forensic anthropologists, and pathologists working with identifications, the book is ideal for scientists and practitioners in many areas.

1. Introduction - what DNA analysis can do for mass identifications2. The data - ante and post mortem samples3. Evaluation of the data - comparing post mortem samples and selecting individuals to genotype4. Identification of missing persons5. Future Directions6. A case study

Subject Areas: Forensic science [JKVF1]