Investigation Tools
Which experts analyze crime scene evidence to determine cause of death or other forensic details?
(Forensic pathologists / Forensic scientists)
What is the most severe form of legal punishment, often involving execution?
(Death penalty / Capital punishment)
What process involves recreating a crime scene to analyze what happened?
(Crime scene reconstruction)
What is the crime of forcing someone to give money or valuables through threats?
(Extortion / Blackmail)
Which device do investigators use to detect if someone is lying?
(Polygraph / Lie detector)
If a court finds a person innocent, what is this ruling called
Acquittal
What term is used when the police receive secret information about a crime?
(Tip-off)
What crime involves intentionally damaging public or private property?
Vandalism
What is the study of crime scene evidence called?
(Forensic science)
What is the punishment where someone spends the rest of their life in prison called?
(Life sentence)
What do we call a person who saw a crime and provides information to the police?
Witness
What is the crime of deceiving someone to gain money or valuables called?
Fraud
What scientific method is used to identify individuals using their genetic material?
(DNA analysis / DNA profiling)
When a court finds someone guilty of a crime, what is this decision called?
Conviction
Who is responsible for investigating crimes and gathering evidence?
(Detective / Investigator)
What crime involves unlawfully killing another person?
(Murder / Homicide)
What is the unique pattern left by a person’s fingers called?
Fingerprint
What is a person called before they are officially found guilty or innocent in court?
Suspect / Defendant
What is the term for physical proof found at a crime scene?
Evidence
What is the crime of stealing someone else’s property called?
(Theft / Robbery)