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The document discusses the evolution of forensic science genomics in criminal investigations, highlighting its importance in solving complex cases through advanced technology and evidence analysis. It addresses challenges such as DNA contamination and the need for improved techniques in handling mixed samples. The future of forensic genomics is promising, with potential advancements in AI and machine learning to enhance accuracy and efficiency in DNA analysis.

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IS FORENSIC SCIENCE GENOMICS THE NEW ERA IN

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS?
INTRODUCTION
Streaming platforms flooded with various genres and services has shown a rise in the popularity
and consumption of documentaries surrounding True Crime. As a consumer myself with an
obsession spanning four to five years, I have also partaken in the true crime wave. Cases such as
the Golden State Killer or listening to the podcast “Making a Murderer” has left a mark on my
perception for the genre and raised my understanding in the application of Forensic Science to
solve intricate true crime cases. The word ‘forensic’ is derived from the Latin word ‘forum’.

Ancient Romans used forums for a wide range of activities like conducting business, public
debates, markets, and even enterprises. These places did have some type of organized civil law,
public critique, and assessment. In most legal proceedings, the evidence that is given has to be
authentic for a criminal defendant to be found guilty. Assisting in solving crimes are forensic
scientists who give evidence in law-courts using witnesses, suspects, and skilled persons.
Evidence collected from the center of the offense such as hair and fibers are often important
motives in forensic investigations.

RESEARCH GAP

The nature of how criminal investigations are conducted differs with the evolution of new
scientific and technological practices. Modern society has advanced in leaps and bounds and
therefore it is extremely important to assess the scope of role that both science and technology
play in the investigative procedure. It is important to evaluate the role of technology in not only
the gathering, but also the storing and analyzing of evidence from the crime scene and determine
how beneficial and relevant it is.

CHALLENGES IN FORENSIC GENOMICS

One main concerns of forensic genetics is the possibility of DNA sample contamination and
eventual degradation. This can be very problematic as the evidence on the scene may introduce
the evidence DNA to external DNA sources (detectives, laboratory staff, or other residues).
Consequently, this may cause wrong results or misinterpretation. At times multiple individuals
may contribute DNA evidence hence leading to a mixed sample. This is mostly encountered
when dealing with sexual assault incidents since both the victims and the perpetrators' DNAs are
found. It becomes very difficult to assess mixed samples when there are multiple donors, or
when the DNA levels are not consistent; it will need advanced techniques.

FUTURE OF FORENSIC GENOMICS

The fast-growing field of applications of forensic genetics delivers bright promises. Data
processing, bioinformatics, and rapidly evolving technologies are expected to provide advanced
accuracy, speed, and scope to the analysis of forensic genetics. Within the prospective vision of
forensic genetics, AI and machine learning algorithms may be used to deliver additional support
in the processing and interpretation of genetic evidence. Implementation of such technologies
will help carry out probabilistic analysis, pattern recognition, and interpretation of complex
mixtures of DNA patterns. Such applications, built inside the forensic system, hold promises to
enhance the accuracy and efficiency of DNA analysis, reducing human errors and making more
space for the development of new forensic techniques.
CONCLUSION

Despite the increased attention that forensic evidence has gained in the last decade, published
empirical data on the types of evidence that are routinely collected and the extent to which they
are submitted and examined by forensic crime laboratories is somewhat wanting. Much less is
known about how different types of evidence work and what effect they have on the result of the
criminal justice system. Although this current study proves that forensic evidence can change
case processing decisions, very often and to different extents, the effects are variant based on the
type and level of criminal decision-making, the actual criminal offense, and other aspects of the
case. They are not generic across all crimes and all forms of evidence and The procedures are
methods that are continually monitored. The evidence contains crucial links between perpetrators
and their victims. Along with other information, they help compile spatial data. Analytical
chemists use tools and scientific equipment to uncover fingerprints. It can give a reference of
height, a model of a car along with a criminal identity a criminal walk. Forensic research assists
police in solving cases of crimes such as assaults, murders, and injuries. They solve cases of
thefts, forgery, missing persons, dead bodies, etc.

REFERENCES

JOURNALS

 Forensic Science Laboratory Manual and Workbook, CRC Press Taylor and Francis
Group. Lyman. (2002) Criminal Investigation-The Art and Science,3rded., Upper Saddle
River, NJ. Prentice Hall. Mac Donnel, H.L. (1983).
 Crime Scene: the ultimate guide to forensic science, Dorling Kindersley Limited, Delhi.
Redsicker, D. R. (1991).
 Gagandeep Singh Narula, Dr. Vishal Jain, Dr. S. V. A. V. Prasad, “Use of Ontology to
Secure the Cloud: A Case Study”, International Journal of Innovative Research and
Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), Vol. 3 No. 8, July 2016, page no. 148 to 151 having ISSN
No. 2394-4404.
 Gagandeep Singh Narula, Ritika Wason, Vishal Jain and Anupam Baliyan, “Ontology
Mapping and Merging Aspects in Semantic Web”, International Robotics & Automation
Journal, having ISSN No. 2574-8092, Vol. 4, No. 1, January, 2018, page no. 01 to 05 .
 Gagandeep Singh Narula, Usha Yadav, Neelam Duhan and Vishal Jain, “Evolution of
FOAF and SIOC in Semantic Web: A Survey”, CSI-2015; 50th Golden Jubilee Annual
Convention on “Digital Life”, held on 02nd to 05th December, 2015 at New Delhi,
published by the Springer under Big Data Analytics, Advances in Intelligent Systems and
Computing having ISBN 978-981-10-6619-1 page no. 253 to 264

NAME- AARYANSH AGRAWAL

COLLEGE- CHRIST ACADEMY INSTITUTE OF LAW

COURSE- BALLB

YEAR OF STUDY -5TH

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