Crime Scene Analysis Through DNA Testing of Canine Feces—A Case Report. Issue 1 (March 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Somnay, Vishal; Duong, Thomas; Tsao, Ray-Young; Prahlow, Joseph A.
• Is Part Of: Academic forensic pathology. Volume 10:Issue 1(2020)
• Page Start: 56
• Page End: 61
• Publication Date: 2020-03
• Subjects: forensic pathology -- DNA testing -- crime scene investigation -- feces; Forensic pathology -- Periodicals; Forensic pathology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 614.1
• DOI: 10.1177/1925362120944743
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1925-3621

Abstract

Forensic DNA testing can play a critical role in homicide investigations. Selecting the appropriate evidence on which to perform DNA testing requires foresight and reasoning based on experience and science. Although successful DNA testing can occur using many substrates, including blood, hair, and sweat/epithelial cells, positive results can also result from testing various unorthodox samples. The authors report on a triple-murder investigation where DNA testing of dog feces at the crime scene matched DNA testing of feces found on the shoe of a suspect resulting in successful prosecution of the case.