ABSTRACT
Biological evidence retrieved from a victim or crime scene can be examined at its most fundamental level — the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) molecule. DNA profiling can be used to
1. Establish the link between evidential DNA and that of the possible suspect’s DNA
2. Identify whether the DNA in question is human or nonhuman and establish sex
The purpose of this chapter is to acquaint the reader with the application of DNA and genetic identification techniques in criminal investigation. The information within this section also includes personal interviews and materials furnished by Dr. Robert Shaler
and Dr. Pasquale Buffolino, Ph.D.
