Being a witness
What was the name of the falsely accused and the actual prosecutor from the innocence file episode?
Thomas Haynesworth and Leon Davis.
True or False. When DNA testing was invented, it was always an open option for inmates to try and exonerate themselves.
False. Dna testing was invented in 1984 but was first used in a crime investigation in 1989.
Who benefits from well taken crime scene photos ?
Scientists, investigators, members of the court, etc.
What are some types of DNA evidence ?
Spit, Sperm, Blood, etc.
What was the process called where Janet picked out Thomas Hanesworth ?
Picture Lineup
Who is considered the father of forensics science ?
Edmond Locard.
True or False. Crime scene photographer will take one photo from one angle of each scene.
False. They take many photos from many different angles of the same scene.
How many years was Thomas in jail for before he was exonerated using DNA thanks to to innocence project ?
27 years.
How often are eyewitness accounts wrong ?
1 in 4 eyewitness identifications are wrong.
What is the definition of forensics science ?
application of scientific methods and principles to questions of law.
What are some of the settings that crime scene photographers may have to pay attention to on their cameras ?
Shutter speed, white balance, depth of field, etc.
When was DNA testing invented ?
In 1984.