Forensics Types of Evidence Vocabulary

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Eyewitness Misidentification
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The most common reason for wrongful convictions, where a witness incorrectly identifies a suspect.
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Chain of Custody
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A list of who handled the evidence and when, crucial for preventing fraud or tampering.
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Circumstantial Evidence
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Evidence that relies on an inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact, such as hairs found at a crime scene.
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Direct Evidence
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Evidence that directly links a suspect to a crime, such as eyewitness testimony or surveillance footage.
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False Confession
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When an innocent person admits to a crime they did not commit, often due to coercion or pressure.
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Improper Forensics
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Use of flawed or incorrect forensic methods that can lead to wrongful convictions.
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DNA Evidence
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Biological evidence that can be used to identify individuals with a high degree of certainty.
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