Forensics Ch. 2- Types of Evidence

What is Testimonial Evidence?

• Any evidence that is relevant to a crime.

• A statement made under oath by a credible witness.

• Something that proves or disproves a fact.

• Evidence transferred from one source to another.

Which is an example of physical evidence?

• A verbal statement

• A polygraph test

• Hair follicles

• All of the above

Was Coral Eugene Watts originally convicted of murdering 13 women?

• True

• False

Was Ronald Cotton wrongfully convicted?

• True

• False

Who provided an eye witness account to help convict Ronald Cotton?

• Alice Jones

• George Wilkins

• Angela Smith

• Jennifer Thompson

Which of these is not transient evidence?

• Perfume odor

• Blood spatter

• Teeth marks in perishable foods

• Footprints in the sand

Conditional evidence is produced by a specific event or action at a specific time.

• True

• False

Circumstantial evidence is evidence that provides only a basis for inference about a disputed fact.

• True

• False

Indirect Evidence is evidence based on suggestion rather than personal knowledge or observation.

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a value of physical evidence?

• It can prove that a crime has been committed and set the scene for an investigation.

• It can prove or disprove witness testimonies.

• It can link a suspect to a victim or crime scene.

• None of the above