Skeletal Remains Presumed Submerged in Water for Three Years Identified Using PCR-STR Analysis
- 1 September 2002
- journal article
- other
- Published by ASTM International in Journal of Forensic Sciences
- Vol. 47 (5) , 1-3
- https://doi.org/10.1520/jfs15490j
Abstract
We describe the successful identification of the remains of a saponified body found in a dam by typing of nuclear DNA. Whereas DNA extracted from soft tissues yielded negative PCR results, DNA extracted from the bone by a slightly modified Qiagen procedure allowed the typing of sex (AMG locus) and of 10 additional STR loci. An identity document was found belonging to a man missing for 3 years and comparison of the results to the DNA profiles of his son and wife confirmed the identity. The longest delay reported until now for successful nuclear DNA geno-typing after immersion in river water was 18 months. This case demonstrates a delay of up to 3 years.Keywords
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