Question

Wayne Williams was a suspect in the murder of a number of African-American young men and boys, but was only convicted in two cases. His conviction was based on fiber samples found on victim's bodies that matched carpet in Williams' home and hair samples that were consistent with Williams' hair. Many years later, DNA testing confirmed that the hair matched Wayne Williams' hair, but the test wasn't completely conclusive. What standard required that experts clarify the error rate of test results?

Answer 1

Answer:

hair is the answer ....

Answer 2

Answer: Daubert

Explanation:

The Daubert Standard clarified the general standards established in Frye v. United States, by establishing specific requirements for expert testimony. The standard required that experts identify the reliability or error rate of any scientific testing upon which their testimony is based. Williams\' hair didn't include the root, so only maternal DNA could be established, which had 98% accuracy.