DNA vs. Physical Evidence
Τhis week I would like each student to post a question. Use Compose for your topic so that each of you start a new thread. Note the topic in the subject line. Your topic can be about anything covered in the course. For full credit you need to post one question and respond to one of your classmates. If you do not understand these instructions, email me.
An example would be: “A young woman is missing. After more than two weeks, her body was found. Investigators believed she has been sexually assaulted and killed the same day since she was gone. Do you think it is possible to find sperm in her vaginal vault? If not, why?”
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DNA vs. Physical Evidence
“What are your thoughts/opinions on the collection of DNA from arrestees for submission into CODIS in accordance with the Katie Sepich Enhanced DNA Collection Act of 2010, also known as Katie’s Law?”
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Type of Evidence
In an alleged rape case, the victim comes forward 10 days after the commission of the crime. The victim has showered several times washing away any potential DNA evidence. The clothes she wore were discarded and long gone. You are on a jury that identifies the potential rape suspect based on the collection of a fingerprint and a shoe impression obtained from the scene of the crime? How strongly would you feel about this identification in comparison to an identification made based solely off of DNA evidence in this scenario? What are the differences or similarities?
DNA vs. Physical Evidence
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What kind of question is each student required to post?,
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What are possible question examples for full credit?,
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What is Katie’s Law, and what is its purpose?,
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How reliable is evidence like fingerprints and shoe impressions compared to DNA?,
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What are the differences between physical and DNA evidence in sexual assault cases?