Decisions made during forensic investigations are commonly based on personal knowledge, experiences and assumptions. However, forensic professionals generally do not receive feedback on the outcomes of their decisions, resulting in a deficient learning system. An imperfect individual knowledge base can …

In cases of sexual assault, the interpretation of biological traces on clothing, and particularly undergarments, may be complex. This is especially so when the complainant and defendant interact socially, for instance as (ex-)partners or by co-habitation. Here we present the results from a study where …

Selecting the most successful and relevant traces at the crime scene is of the utmost importance as irrelevant traces may take up valuable capacity, increasing the risk that cases remain unsolved. In order to ensure that most relevant traces are collected, knowledge is required regarding how and where …