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Originally Posted by Ebon
Just out of curiosity, does anyone know when and how did they get the original DNA sample to match it against the DNA's of dead Osama?
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One report pointed to family members. We have had a relationship with the royal family of Saudi Arabia for a long time. I think he is 17th out od 112 siblings! Lots of DNA out there to use- his family banished him long ago. There are probably fingerprints available too. Possibly blood samples via medical records via the family.
I hope the science and technology behind the facial progression recognition computer imaging is eventually released or a documentary done on it.
There could actually be his DNA preserved somewhere and has been profiled and preserved quite awhile ago. In his early terrorist days, he did partake in the actual events. Our CIA and even the FBI could have had access to this data through other countries including Saudi Arabia (he killed many in his own country). This would be right around the time there was thinking about preserving DNA but before the level of testing we have today.
I bet all of this will eventually be presented. Here is a link about the family DNA samples-
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/wash...milys-dna.html
This one is about forensic facial recognition softeware-
All identification techniques can have problems- so it appears there are several being used. The initial DNA results could have been within a few hours, but these would not be of the quality (accuracy) as the tests that take much longer. Oh, and good old dental records are in the mix!
http://www.thetruthaboutforensicscie...ama-bin-laden/