History of Fingerprint Use in Crime Solving

What was the initial perception of fingerprint technology in crime solving?

• It was new, untested, and untrusted.

• It was banned in most countries.

• It was immediately trusted and widely used.

• It was only used in civil cases.

In the first fingerprint murder case in Argentina, who was initially blamed for the murder of Francesca Rojas' children?

• A local businessman

• Francesca Rojas herself

• Pedro Velasquez

• A family friend

What was the key piece of evidence that led to the conviction of Francesca Rojas?

• A murder weapon

• A confession from Pedro Velasquez

• A bloody fingerprint

• A witness testimony

What was the significant outcome of the Mask Murders case in the UK?

• It was the first televised trial.

• It was the first use of fingerprint evidence in a UK murder trial.

• It was the first use of DNA evidence.

• It led to the abolition of the death penalty.

How did the police narrow down the suspects in the Mask Murders case?

• By using DNA evidence

• Through witness descriptions and fingerprint evidence

• Through a public appeal

• By tracking phone records

In the US case involving Clarence Hiller, what was found on the porch railing?

• A bloody handprint

• A note from the murderer

• A set of keys

• Several fingerprints

What was Thomas Jennings' argument in his appeal against the use of fingerprint evidence?

• It was not used in any other country.

• It was unreliable and not scientifically proven.

• It was a violation of privacy.

• It was too expensive to analyze.

What was the impact of the Jennings case on the use of fingerprint evidence in the US?

• It was only used in civil cases.

• It was ignored by other states.

• It set a precedent for its use in all state courts.

• It led to the banning of fingerprint evidence.

What is the general view of fingerprint evidence in modern criminal cases?

• It is considered unreliable.

• It is only used in minor cases.

• It is generally viewed as highly reliable.

• It is rarely used.

What is a potential issue with fingerprint evidence mentioned in the conclusion?

• It is too costly to analyze.

• It can lead to wrongful identification due to partial prints.

• It is only applicable to violent crimes.

• It is not accepted in any court.