Famous Cases
What Serial killer was known for dressing as a clown at children's parties?
John Wayne Gacy
True or False: Lie detectors are 100% accurate
False
What body part is used to identify fingerprints?
Fingers
True or False: In movies, the police always immediately get a search warrant before searching someone's home. Is that true in real life?
False: In reality, law enforcement can sometimes conduct searches without a warrant under specific circumstances, such as emergencies or consent
This is the only planet in our solar system that rotates clockwise
What serial killer was known for dressing as a clown at children's parties?
John Wayne Gacy
True or False: Serial killers usually look scary or weird
False
- Serial killers often employ a "mask of sanity" to hide their true psychopathic tendencies and appear normal, even charming
ex. Ted Bundy
What is the name of the process that uses DNA to identify suspects?
DNA profiling
In most crime dramas, a suspect is often caught within an hour of the crime, in reality, what percentage of crimes are solved in a year?
About 20-30% of crimes are solved within a year, depending on the case
In 1969, this person became the first human to walk on the moon
Neil Armstrong
What famous bank robbing couple from the 1930s was gunned down by police?
Bonnie and Clyde
What percentage of murders are committed by someone the victim knows?
A. 20%
B. 50%
C. 70%
D. 90%
B. 50%
What common household liquid can help detect blood stains under UV light?
Hydrogen Peroxide - Can be found in toothpastes, bathroom cleaners, some mouthwash, disinfectant sprays
Hydrogen peroxide helps detect blood stains by reacting with the iron in the blood, making it bubble up. It doesn’t glow under UV light, but it can make the stain more visible. Luminol, on the other hand, makes blood glow under UV light.
Criminals often confess after a few hours of interrogation in crime shows. In reality, how long can interrogations last before a confession might be obtained?
Interrogations can last for hours or even days, and confessions are often not obtained
This 1994 film gave us the iconic line, "Life is like a box of chocolates"
Forrest Gump
How old was the youngest convicted serial killer in U.S. History?
13-years-old
What two common forensic technique has been widely discredited in court?
Fingerprint Analysis and Bite Marks
mostly because of high error rates, lack of scientific bases and wrongful convictions
What is the name of the process used to analyze bloodstains at a crime scene to determine the direction, angle, and point or origin?
Bloodstain pattern analysis
True or False: In crime dramas, detectives always arrest the killer in the final scene, do you think that actually happens in real life?
FALSE
In reality, many cases involve lengthy investigations with no clear resolution
Known as the "King of Pop", this artist popularized the moonwalk dance move
Micheal Jackson
Which infamous criminal was convicted for the 1994 double murder of his wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman?
O.J. Simpson
True or False: All serial killers have a psychological disorder
False
- Not all serial killers have a diagnosed psychological disorder, though many may have antisocial or narcissitc traits. Some may commit crimes for other reasons, such as personal gain or as part of a complex psychological motive
What type of forensic analysis is used to determine the cause of death by examining the internal and external features of a body?
Autopsy
In crime movies, detectives often solve a case by simply interviewing witnesses. How important is witness testimony in real-life criminal investigations?
Witness testimony is important but often not enough on its own. It is typically supplemented by physical and forensic evidence to build a solid case.
This fruit contains an enzyme called bromelain, which can break down proteins and make your mouth tingle
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