Chapter

Uncertainty in Investigation Techniques
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22:44 - 29:09 (06:24)

Investigators weigh their options when dealing with small sample sizes and potential inaccuracies. The police will often rely on lab expert opinions before conducting tests to increase certainty in results.

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Patty Vaughan's murder case has some circumstantial evidence centered around her boyfriend, which includes him buying a truck cover and not paying back his girlfriend's money just before her death.
22:44 - 24:33 (01:49)
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Patty Vaughan
Summary

Patty Vaughan's murder case has some circumstantial evidence centered around her boyfriend, which includes him buying a truck cover and not paying back his girlfriend's money just before her death.

Chapter
Uncertainty in Investigation Techniques
Episode
MISSING: Patti Adkins
Podcast
Crime Junkie
Investigators have to wait for smaller samples to use more precise technology and get accurate results.
24:34 - 29:09 (04:35)
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DNA testing
Summary

Investigators have to wait for smaller samples to use more precise technology and get accurate results. A small amount of DNA evidence isn't enough to prove someone's guilt in court.

Chapter
Uncertainty in Investigation Techniques
Episode
MISSING: Patti Adkins
Podcast
Crime Junkie