Evidence and Crime Scene Investigation REVIEW

The place the crime actually occurred. Where it is evident that a crime occurred in a specific place. This is known as what?

This type of evidence can identify a single suspect or victim.

This type of evidence is found in small but measurable amount.

Why are witnesses separated before they are interviewed?

Eyewitness misidentification is the single greatest cause of wrongful convictions nationwide. What is the percentage of convictions that have been overturned by DNA?

A piece of evidence that identifies a group of people and eliminates suspects not in that group.

Oral or written statements given to police as well as court testimony by people who witnessed an event.

What is 'Locard's Exchange Principle'?

All of the following are considered search patterns EXCEPT:

What is the first step of Crime Scene Investigation?