Forensic Evidence

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This paper defines forensic evidence as the detailed analysis of things found at the crime scene, including apparently vague and elusive pieces of evidence, such as hair, fingerprints, body fluids, and handwriting. The author believes that forensic science suffers from numerous loopholes, structural problems, and technical weaknesses. The paper stresses that forensic evidence should not be treated as a credible or reliable source of information in many cases because one wrong finding can destroy the lives of many, as seen in some recent cases.

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"Police have been using forensic science for decades now, but repeated blows to its credibility are likely to hamper its progress in future. For example, even though DNA analysis is one the most popular techniques being used by police but even this sophisticated methodology can give misleading results. World-renowned forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee offers insight into why DNA evidence may not yield any answers at all in some cases, and why police cannot always depend on DNA samples to identify the offender."

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