Str And Snp Dna Analysis Expert Witnesses
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Christine Burke, FGG, INCI, MAOM
Forensic Genetic Genealogy Expert-Former Detective
Genetic Genealogy For Law Enforcement®
Scottsdale, Arizona
Forensic Science, Law Enf & Criminal Justice
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Forensic Genetic Genealogy, Investigative Genetic Genealogy, DNA Case Review, Familial DNA Analysis, Cold Case, Unidentified Human Remains, STR and SNP DNA Analysis, Genealogical Tree Building, Wrongful Identification, Alternative Suspect Analysis, DNA Investigative Errors, Law Enforcement DNA Practices
I am a retired law enforcement detective and an active forensic genetic genealogist specializing in the review, evaluation, and application of DNA-driven investigative techniques in criminal cases.
My work focuses on forensic genetic genealogy (FGG/IGG/FIGG), including the use of SNP DNA testing, genealogical tree construction, familial DNA analysis, and investigative logic used to identify or exclude persons of interest. I assist attorneys in evaluating whether genetic genealogy methods were applied appropriately, ethically, and within accepted investigative standards.
I have over 25 years of experience in criminal investigations, including homicide, violent crime, and cold cases. Since transitioning into forensic genetic genealogy, I have worked cases involving unidentified human remains, suspect identification, investigative missteps, and vendor-driven DNA errors. I am frequently consulted to review law enforcement and third-party vendor genetic genealogy work for accuracy, met...
