Types of Evidence

type of evidence that connects an individual to a group of things that share similar characteristics

• class evidence

• individual evidence

• circumstantial evidence

• direct evidence

This type of evidence can be linked back to one singular source without question

• class evidence

• individual evidence

• circumstantial evidence

• direct evidence

Is a drop of blood class or individual evidence? (Assume no DNA has been found in the sample)

• class evidence

• individual evidence

• circumstantial evidence

• direct evidence

Is an eyewitness account physical or direct evidence?

• physical

• direct

Tire tracks are found at a crime scene that match tires sold at WalMart between 2019-2020. Is this class or individual evidence?

• class

• individual

Fingerprints found on the window at the location of a breaking and entering is _____ evidence

• class

• individual

A victim was found to have dog hair on their clothing, but are not known to have their own dog. This dog hair is _____ evidence

• class

• individual

Why does biological evidence need to be packaged in paper?

• It isn't packaged in paper, this is a trick question

• Paper is cheaper, so you can collect more evidence for less cost

• it allows air exchange to avoid mold

• Paper is recyclable so it's a better environmental option

Who is the father of forensics

• we had to know this?

• Mr. McKee

• Dr. James Prager

• Dr. Edmond Locard

Which types of evidence narrows to a group of people/items

• individual

• class