Problem-based analysis of bitemark misidentifications: The role of DNA

Forensic Science International

Volumn 159, Issue 1, 2006, Pages

  Bowers, C Michael ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA   (United States)

Author keywords

Bitemark misidentification; DNA; Erroneous criminal conviction; Forensic science; Validity

Indexed keywords

DNA;

ARTICLE; ASSAULT; BITEMARK IDENTIFICATION; COURT; DENTISTRY; DNA DETERMINATION; FORENSIC IDENTIFICATION; JURISPRUDENCE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; SAMPLING; UNITED STATES;

EID: 33646856649     PISSN: 03790738     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2006.02.032     Document Type: Article

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