Physical Evidence
Tangible objects that can be seen, touched, or identified at a crime scene
What is physical evidence
Relating to courts or legal proceedings
What does the term "forensic" mean
A bystander, victim, or anyone who recalls events related to the crime
What is who can be an eyewitness
Fingerprints and DNA
What are two types of forensic evidence.
They described seeing a man resembling Walter near the scene of the crime
What did the eyewitnesses claim
To avoid disturbing or destroying physical evidence
What is investigators must be careful when examining a crime scene
Evidence created when objects make contact and leave marks or traces
What is trace evidence?
Events leading up to or following the crime.
What are some events an eyewitness might recall
Weapons
what is example of physical evidence in a murder investigation.
How did the police handle the evidence
What is The police ignored key evidence that could exonerate Walter.
There may be little or no physical evidence, unless there are recorded messages or written documentation.
What is how physical evidence might differ in a case of verbal abuse
uses scientific techniques to gather and analyze evidence
What is forensic evidence considered reliable
It provides accounts of events that can help establish what happened
Why is eyewitness evidence important in a trial
bystander
What is eyewitness evidence
he significance of the time of the crime
What is the timing conflicted with Walter's alibi, which was not adequately investigated
Different incidents yield different amounts of evidence; for example, a murder may have abundant physical evidence, while verbal abuse claims may have minimal evidence.
What describe how the amount of physical evidence can vary based on the type of incident.
They examine distinct markings made by bullets or weapons to link a suspect to a crime
What is the role ballistics reports play in forensic evidence
Eyewitnesses may have faulty memories or biases that affect their recall
What is challenges can arise with eyewitness evidence
signs of a struggle
what is physical evidence
evidence was missing from the trial
What is Physical evidence linking Walter to the crime scene was absent
Eyewitness testimony can be unreliable due to factors like stress, poor visibility, or suggestive questioning.
What is a potential limitation of relying on eyewitness evidence in a case
alibi did Walter provide
What is Walter was at home with family at the time of the crime