Mass Fatality Incidents: A Guide for Forensic Identification

MASS FATALITY INCIDENTS: A GUIDE FOR HUMAN FORENSIC IDENTIFICATIONC. Ensure the availability of appropriate D. Whenever possible, confirm DNAsoftware for storing and searchingresults from direct reference samplesDNA profiles from victims and corre­ used for identification through kinshipsponding reference samples.analysis or testing of a second directreference sample.Some mass fatality incidents will require thecapability to search large databases and clearlyrank the significance of DNA matches. Considermaking available individuals trained inthe appropriate use of the computer softwarespecifically used to develop kinship rankings.E. Consider DNA identifications putativeuntil they have undergone administrativereview by the medical examiner/coroner.Summary. The proper interpretation andreview of DNA analysis results will assistthe medical examiner/coroner in the identificationof victim remains.31