Associative Evidence in Crime Investigation

What is associative evidence in the context of crime scene investigation?

• Evidence that directly proves a suspect's guilt

• Evidence that links a suspect to a crime scene

• Evidence that is circumstantial and not directly related to the crime

• Evidence that is used to establish a timeline of events

Which of the following is an example of associative evidence?

• A witness testimony

• A suspect's alibi

• Fingerprints found at the crime scene

• A suspect's motive

Why is DNA considered a powerful form of associative evidence?

• It can be easily altered

• It is unique to each individual

• It is difficult to collect

• It is only found in certain people

What role do control samples play in crime scene investigation?

• They are used to confuse the investigation

• They help in verifying the accuracy of test results

• They are used to identify suspects

• They are irrelevant to the investigation

Which of the following is NOT a type of associative evidence?

• Footprints

• Eyewitness accounts

• DNA

• Hair samples

How can footprints serve as associative evidence?

• They can determine the exact time of the crime

• They can link a suspect to the crime scene

• They can identify the victim

• They can provide a motive for the crime

What is the significance of using control samples in DNA analysis?

• To ensure the DNA is from the suspect

• To prevent contamination of evidence

• To compare with the suspect's DNA for accuracy

• To eliminate the need for further testing

Which of the following best describes the purpose of associative evidence?

• To directly convict a suspect

• To establish a connection between a suspect and a crime scene

• To provide a motive for the crime

• To determine the time of the crime

In what way can hair samples be used as associative evidence?

• By determining the age of the suspect

• By linking the suspect to the crime scene through DNA analysis

• By identifying the type of crime committed

• By providing a timeline of events

Why is it important to collect control samples from a crime scene?

• To confuse the investigation

• To ensure the evidence is not tampered with

• To provide a baseline for comparison with suspect samples

• To eliminate irrelevant evidence