

DNA vs. Handwriting: Why Both Still Matter in Criminal Investigations


Let’s clear something up : in real criminal investigations, no single forensic method solves the whole case. TV might sell DNA as the gold standard—and yes, it’s powerful. But it’s not infallible, and it’s definitely not the only game in town. Handwriting analysis, while often dismissed or misunderstood by people outside the field, still plays a critical role. One looks at biology. The other? Behavior.