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Casework comparison of DNA sampling success from steering wheels and car seats in tropical Australia

Julie Gardinera Scenes of Crime, Forensic Services Group, Queensland Police Service, Rockhampton, Australia
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Matt N. Kroschb Quality Management Section, Forensic Services Group, Queensland Police Service, Brisbane, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Pages 319-330 | Received 30 Jun 2021, Accepted 22 Sep 2021, Published online: 10 Nov 2021

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