NEGATIVE IDENTIFICATION USING DNA FROM TOOTH: A CASE REPORT

Authors

  • Ajay Kumar, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh Author
  • Amandeep Singh Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh Author
  • Dasari Harish Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh Author
  • Mandar R Sane Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh Author

Keywords:

Negative Identification , DNA extraction, Molars, Premolars, Decomposition

Abstract

Molars or the premolars, depending on the availability serve as a very good
source of DNA but in some cases the extraction of DNA is difficult and the report may come out
negative or may state that the DNA could not be retrieved. It is in these cases that the problem
of negative identification occurs wherein the probable relatives alleged that the dead body
belongs to them but the scientific evidence either does not support them or totally refutes them.
Here in this case report we present such a case wherein a highly decomposed and badly
charred body was found in the jungles of manimajra, chandigarh and was identified by the
relatives based on the artefacts recovered from the dead body. Molars and premolars recovered
were sent for DNA extraction but DNA could not be extracted. The DNA could not be extracted
and the report of CFSL was used by the defence to save their clients

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Published

2018-06-25

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 01 (2018): Journal of Indo-pacific Academy of Forensic Odontology

Section

Original Study/Original Research Article