The uncertain probative value of forensic pattern matching evidence: Implications for reporting and testimony.
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- 10.1016/j.fsisyn.2026.100751
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- 2026 Dec
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- Forensic science international. Synergy
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@article{allodium:10.1016/j.fsisyn.2026.100751,
title = {The uncertain probative value of forensic pattern matching evidence: Implications for reporting and testimony.},
author = {Thompson WC},
year = {2026},
journal = {Forensic science international. Synergy},
doi = {10.1016/j.fsisyn.2026.100751},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsisyn.2026.100751}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - The uncertain probative value of forensic pattern matching evidence: Implications for reporting and testimony. AU - Thompson WC PY - 2026 JO - Forensic science international. Synergy DO - 10.1016/j.fsisyn.2026.100751 UR - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsisyn.2026.100751 ER -
APA
WC, T. (2026). The uncertain probative value of forensic pattern matching evidence: Implications for reporting and testimony.. Forensic science international. Synergy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsisyn.2026.100751