Homicide Fast Answers

Inconclusive: My lab DNA report says “inconclusive” in a homicide. What now?

Too Complex: What does “too complex to interpret” mean for DNA evidence in a homicide case?

Physical Evidence Items: Do you need the physical evidence item for TrueAllele analysis?

Too Many Contributors: The lab DNA report says “too many contributors.” Should I still screen it?

DNA Interpretation Turnaround Time: How long does TrueAllele DNA interpretation take? Can I rush it?

Insufficient Information: What does “insufficient information” mean for my DNA? Should I submit it for TrueAllele screening?

Uninterpretable: What if the lab DNA report says the mixture is “uninterpretable”?

DNA Data Requests: What should I ask my lab for so you can perform a TrueAllele screening for my homicide case?

Crime Lab Complementor: Will this process upset our lab? We don’t want to step on toes.

No Suspect: I don’t have a suspect yet. Is TrueAllele screening still worth it?

Minor Contributors: The lab report says “minor contributors” are inconclusive. What does that mean?

Many Contributors: Can TrueAllele handle mixtures with many contributors?

Uninterpretable Gun DNA: What about gun DNA in a homicide, especially if the lab says it’s uninterpretable?

TrueAllele in Court: Will TrueAllele hold up in court? (What should I tell my prosecutor?)

Homicide DNA Items: How do I pick which items to screen in a homicide?