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otoh 'more research' seems to be a database of 1000 individuals compiled and analyzed by an individual. this appears to be founded on ad hoc visual inspections
by nyolfen 5y ago
otoh 'more research' seems to be a database of 1000 individuals compiled and analyzed by an individual. this appears to be founded on ad hoc visual inspections without theoretical underpinnings, and seems like a scientific cargo cult like many other forensic science methods.
- ttyprintk 5y agoAgreed. Before admitting it in court, it should reach a confidence of disproving someone’s identity before being believed to prove* another identity. Edit: (*) beyond a reasonable doubt, as expressed in the law.
- mcphage 5y ago> Before admitting it in court, it should reach a confidence of disproving someone’s identity before being believed to prove* another identity. Which is exactly how it was used in the case in question—Black said it couldn’t prove the identity of the attacker, but was enough to show they couldn’t exclude the girl’s father.