The Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) was established by the FBI to hold genetic records with the intention of creating investigative leads. Since genetic catalogs such as this were first introduced to the criminal justice system, these databases have seen an enormous amount of growth, with CODIS for example now holding more than 10 million profiles. The growth of these databases over the last few years has increased the chances of adventitious matches. This has lead to a greater number of false...