•Uncritical combining of elements in the field based on proximity alone
•Not preserving contextual information when sorting the remains
•Assuming that MNI estimates represent the actual number of individuals in a scene/situation as opposed to the minimum
•Naïve utilisation of DNA profile data
•Failure to consult with a DNA specialist as to the risk of random matches
•Failing to document the sorting process
•Using unscientific procedures to sort commingled remains
•Working in the laboratory without review and consideration of available field recovery documentation
