Folder 5 - Forensic DNA Databasing

‘Familial searching’ of DNA databases is a very significant development within the scientific and operational repertoire of forensic genetics. It may be used whenever searches of forensic DNA databases fail to establish an exact match between the DNA profile obtained from biological material collected at a crime scene and a profile obtained from a known individual. In the absence of such exact matches, ‘partial matches’ may suggest that the crime scene sample originates from a relative of the individual(s) with whom partial matches have been made. This folder contains a number of ethical, social legal commentaries which have considered the origins, development and reception of DNA familial search techniques used to support the investigation of major crimes in an increasing number of criminal jurisdictions.

• Haimes (2006) Social and Ethical Issues in the Use of Familial Searching in Forensic Investigations: Insights from Family and Kinship Studies
• Greely et al. (2006) Family Ties: The Use of DNA Offender Databases to  Catch Offenders’ Kin.
• Grimm (2007) The demographics of genetic surveillance: familial DNA testing and the Hispanic community
• Epstein (2009) “Genetic Surveillance”- The Bogeyman Response to Familial DNA Investigations
• Murphy (2009) Relative Doubt: Familial Searches  Of DNA Databases
• Chung et al. (2010) Familial database search on two-person mixture
• Gabel (2010) Probable cause from probable bonds: a genetic tattle tale based on familial DNA.
• Seringhaus (2010) The problem child: Forensic DNA Databases, familial Search, and a call for Reform.
• Suter (2010) All in the family: privacy and DNA familial searching
• Krane (2010) Familial searches and cold hit statistics
• Kim et al (2011) Policy implications for familial searching
• Gershaw et al. (2011) Forensic utilization of familial searches in DNA databases.
• Slooten & Meester (2011) Statistical aspects of familial searching
• van Dongen et al (2011) Bonaparte: application of new software for missing persons program
• Balding et al (2012) Decision-making in familial database searching: KI alone or not alone?
• Rohlfs et al (2012) Familial Identification: Population Structure and Relationship Distinguishability
• Nordgaard et al (2012) Assessment of forensic findings when alternative explanations have different likelihoods - “ Blame-the-brother” – syndrome.
• Mercer, Morrissey, Siegel (2012) Familial searching debate

 

Articles in Spanish language:

• O. García, J.A. Luque, A. Carracedo - Subgrupo de ejemplos en la web_1 
• O. García, J.A. Luque, A. Carracedo - Subgrupo de ejemplos en la web_2
• O. García, J.A. Luque, A. Carracedo - Subgrupo de ejemplos en la web_3
• Garcia, Crespillo, Yurrebaso (2016) Identificación de sospechosos a través de búsquedas familiares en la base de datos de ADN de interés criminal. Implicaciones sociales, éticas y científicas.