africa34 asked this question on 3/27/2000:

I'm writing a paper on controversial things in the area of phonetics. I was wondering how you all feel about the use of acoustic phonetics in criminal forensics -- the use of "voice prints" as evidence in a trial. Do you think this is a reliable source? Are there certain times when you feel it should not be used? Any other information would be greatly appreciated....I'm running out of time! Thank you so much.

Fr_Chuck gave this response on 3/31/2000:

while I am not a real expert on this, it was not even studied when I was in college but I have read alot on it, it is not normmaly considered 100 percet yet. I think as more study is done and perhaps betther equipment comes out to compare it will be able to be used

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