Types of Evidence
Something that tends to establish or disprove a fact. _____ can include documents, testimony, and other objects.
What is evidence
a flammable substance used to help start a fire
What is accelerant
an imprint made by ridge patterns on the tip of the finger; also used to describe the characteristics s patterns of DNA fragments
What are fingerprints
these is always a cross transfer of evidence between suspect and victims
What is locard exchange principle
What kind of evidence is said in a court by a competent witness
What is testimonial evidence
a written record of all people who have had possession of an item of evidence
What is chain of custody
triangular area found in all loop and whorl patterns
What is delta
Tangible items that tend to prove some material fact; also called real evidence
What is physical evidence
any place where evidence may be located to help explain events
What is crime scene
area found near the center of all loops and whorl patterns
What is a core
evidence providing only a basis for inference about disputed topic
What is indirect evidence
the characteristic method of operation of a criminal; sometimes referred to as MO
What is Modus Operandi
evidence based on suggestion rather than personal knowledge or observation
What is circumstantial evidence
Who is the first resonder
who is the first person that enters a crime