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The Significance of DNA Evidence in Crime Scene Investigation
32:59 - 42:52 (09:53)
According to a crime scene investigator, it is difficult to retrieve fingerprints from crime scenes as they usually appear as smudges. The presence or absence of DNA evidence in a crime scene does not necessarily indicate whether or not there was a struggle involved.
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The presence of DNA at a crime scene does not necessarily indicate a significant connection to the crime, as the DNA could belong to anyone who had visited or been in the vicinity.
32:59 - 39:16 (06:17)
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The presence of DNA at a crime scene does not necessarily indicate a significant connection to the crime, as the DNA could belong to anyone who had visited or been in the vicinity. Crime scene experts are trained to collect any possible evidence, including DNA, in the hopes of developing a suspect.
ChapterThe Significance of DNA Evidence in Crime Scene Investigation
EpisodeRLRC Original | Witness Testimony Part 4 | Courtney Coco Murder Trial
PodcastReal Life Real Crime
Pathologists play a crucial role in crime investigations by studying the body for evidence and providing information to investigators to help put the pieces of the puzzle together.
39:16 - 41:19 (02:03)
Summary
Pathologists play a crucial role in crime investigations by studying the body for evidence and providing information to investigators to help put the pieces of the puzzle together.
ChapterThe Significance of DNA Evidence in Crime Scene Investigation
EpisodeRLRC Original | Witness Testimony Part 4 | Courtney Coco Murder Trial
PodcastReal Life Real Crime
The lack of evidence under any fingernails or the absence of a broken neck or hyoid bone does not necessarily mean there was no strangulation.
41:19 - 42:52 (01:33)
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The lack of evidence under any fingernails or the absence of a broken neck or hyoid bone does not necessarily mean there was no strangulation. Younger adults who have been strangled or asphyxiated have shown to not have broken neck bones. The presence of DNA and a tire track that did not match Courtney's car suggest that there was more than one car involved in the case.