Crime Scene Links Through DNA Evidence: The Practical Experience from Saskatchewan Casework

During the first two years of operation, Canada's National DNA Data Bank has had a significant positive impact on our ability to fight crime. This article focuses on the successes that the RCMP Forensic Laboratory Services-Regina has had to date. As of December 2002, the Regina RCMP lab has acc...

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Published in:	Journal - Canadian Society of Forensic Science Vol. 36; no. 1; pp. 19 - 28
Main Authors:	Kuperus, W.R., Hummel, K.H., Roney, J.M., Szakacs, N.A., Macmillan, C.E., Wickenheiser, R A., Hepworth, D., Hrycak, T.L., Fenske, B.A., De Gouffe, M.J., Carroll, C., Reader, L.J.V., Nicholson, M.L., Sanders, T., Lett, C.M.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis 01-01-2003
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Summary:	During the first two years of operation, Canada's National DNA Data Bank has had a significant positive impact on our ability to fight crime. This article focuses on the successes that the RCMP Forensic Laboratory Services-Regina has had to date. As of December 2002, the Regina RCMP lab has accumulated 550 profiles in our Local Investigative Data Bank. Despite this relatively small database, we have produced 11 pairwise and two triple Forensic to Forensic matches within our Local Investigative Data Bank', eight inter-laboratory Forensic hits, and 23 Offender hits. In addition to outlining the circumstances of cases involved in these matches, investigator testimonials are also provided to reflect the impact that the National DNA Data Bank has had on their investigations.
ISSN:	0008-5030 2332-1660
DOI:	10.1080/00085030.2003.10757553