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This study validates EuroForMix (EFM), a fully continuous model for DNA mixture analysis. EFM provides reliable results, reducing subjectivity in forensic genetic evidence evaluation, especially compared to semi-continuous models.

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  • Forensic Science
  • Genetics
  • Statistical Modeling

Background:

  • DNA mixture analysis is crucial in forensic science but presents challenges.
  • Likelihood Ratio (LR) is recommended by the International Society for Forensic Genetics (ISFG) for evaluating evidence involving persons of interest (POI).
  • Mathematical models for LR calculation vary in complexity, from binary to fully continuous models incorporating peak heights.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To internally validate the fully continuous model in EuroForMix (EFM) software.
  • To compare EFM's performance against a semi-continuous model in LRmix Studio.
  • To assess the reliability and subjectivity reduction of EFM in forensic DNA mixture analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Validation using 59 artificial DNA mixtures (2-4 contributors) and 19 real forensic cases.
  • Comparison of fully continuous (EFM) and semi-continuous (LRmix Studio) models.
  • Analyses included contributor scrutiny, contribution estimation, hypothesis testing, sensitivity analysis, discrimination power, and software options.

Main Results:

  • EFM consistently returned higher LR values than LRmix Studio in both single-source and mixed samples.
  • The fully continuous model showed neutral behavior, yielding inconclusive results with scarce genetic data.
  • EFM showed a higher proportion of inconclusive results when a reporting threshold was applied.

Conclusions:

  • EuroForMix demonstrates correct performance, providing reliable results and reducing analytical subjectivity in forensic DNA mixture interpretation.
  • The fully continuous model is a valuable tool for statistical evaluation of genetic evidence.
  • Further validation and comparison with other software are essential for robust forensic applications.