Questions+1-9+pg.+33-35+of+textbook

1. B

2. A

3. C

4. D

5. D

6. Circumstantial evidence is indirect evidence that can be used to imply a fact but that does not directly prove it. Circumstantial evidence also includes biological and physical evidence: it can be a fingerprint, or a shoe print. Direct evidence includes first hand observations like a witness’s testimony or a video.

7. Although the blood may not able to identify the exact killer it can rule other suspects out, or reveal a certain blood-type that can help with identifying suspects.

8. First Responding Officer- Details and description of the crime scene like how the body was placed, what was in the area, who were the whiteness’. Photographer- Photo’s of the overall area and close up photos with or without a measuring ruler should be taken. The crime scene should be photographed from multiple different angles and evidence should be photographed from close up as well. Sketch Artist- There should be a rough sketch of the crime scene including the body, evidence, and other objects in the area. The sketch should be made to scale and labeled North, South, East, and West. There should be measurable objects in the picture as well. Evidence of Collection Team- All evidence needs to be collected, sealed, and labeled. Liquids sealed and stored in upright unbreakable containers. The evidence should than be put in a paper bindle. There should also be an evidence log and a chain of custody document attached to the evidence container.

9. a) Clothes, DNA samples from the body, fibers on clothes and body, possibly other peoples DNA on body and/or clothing. b) DNA samples can be taken from the nail clippings. c) DNA, fibers, and other evidence could be left on the victims hand. d) DNA, fibers, and other materials could be collected off of the clothes.