This course describes how Commission investigators utilize forensic DNA testing to uncover new information. It details the limits to DNA testing, the context necessary to fully understand testing results, and the different methods of DNA testing. Additionally, this course provides an overview of the vocabulary used in this forensic field.
Lesson 1: This lesson reviews the Commission’s approach to DNA testing and the factors Commission investigators consider when creating a plan to test evidence.
Lesson 2: This lesson defines a number of terms typically used during forensic DNA expert testimony.
Lesson 3: This lesson reviews three Commission cases in which forensic DNA played a significant role.