NCJ Number
94747
Journal
Journal of Forensic Science Society Volume: 24 Issue: 3 Dated: (May/June 1984) Pages: 221-227
Date Published
1984
Length
7 pages
Annotation
For offences against the person, the term 'coincidence factor' is defined as the probability of a suspect innocently possessing a bloodstain, the groups of which are consistent with the blood having come from the victim.
Abstract
Using population data for ABO blood groups, and survey data for bloodstains on clothing, an expression is derived to allow calculation and interpretation of coincidence factors. (Publisher abstract)