MTDNA IS AN AID TO IDENTIFICATION
ONLY
I would suggest that you take a look at the JPAC site here to get the
facts, if you require them. You will see that MtDNA is not unique
to a given individual and does not give a positive identification, although it
is an invaluable tool which can assist in the process. Read on!
Results to date. The latest official figures that I
have for recoveries and identifications from
|
ITEM |
DETAIL |
|
TOTAL UNACCOUNTED FOR IN
1992 |
1,783 |
|
IDENTIFIED SINCE 1992 |
355 |
|
REMAINING TO BE
RECOVERED |
1,428 |
|
SUCCESS RATE IN RECOVERY
AND ID |
20% |
(These figures are as of September 2003 and may have changed
slightly.)