A graphical model for the evaluation of cross-transfer evidence in DNA profiles

C. Aitken, F. Taroni, P. Garbolino

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The role of graphical models in the assessment of transfer evidence is described with particular reference to the role of cross-transfer evidence. The issues involved in the determination of factors (nodes), associations (links) and probabilities to be included are discussed. Four types of subjective probabilities are of particular interest: those for transfer, persistence and recovery; innocent acquisition; relevance; innocent presence. Examples are given to illustrate the roles of various aspects of the suspect's and victim's lifestyle and the investigation of the evidence found on the suspect and victim in assessing the probability of ultimate issue, that the suspect committed the crime.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)179-190
Number of pages12
JournalTheoretical population biology
Volume63
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2003

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