The key answer of exercise 2
The key to exercise solutions in chapter Real-World Task 4-6 for the textbook Identity B1+ with authors Elizabeth Sharman from Oxford University Press
Question
Make notes about why these pieces of evidence might, must or can't be useful to catch a criminal.
Answer
Shoe print
- Might be useful: Provides information about the perpetrator's footwear.
- Must be analyzed: Can link suspects to the crime scene.
- Can be used to match suspects: If prints match a suspect's shoes, it's strong evidence.
Broken glass
- Might be useful: Gives clues on entry or force used.
- Must be analyzed: Could contain fingerprints or DNA.
- Can reconstruct the crime scene: Helps understand the sequence of events.
Digital evidence
- Might be useful: Provides insights into suspects' activities.
- Must be obtained legally: Requires proper procedures and warrants.
- Can establish motive or intent: Reveals online conversations or activity.
Fingerprint
- Might be useful: Identifies suspects through matches.
- Must be analyzed: Requires careful collection and examination.
- Can place suspects at the scene: Matching prints to suspects provides strong evidence.
CCTV camera
- Might be useful: Captures images or videos of the crime.
- Must be obtained promptly: Before footage is overwritten.
- Can provide visual identification: Helps identify suspects.
Eyewitness
- Might be useful: Provides firsthand accounts of the crime.
- Must be corroborated: With other evidence for accuracy.
- Can be biased: Requires careful evaluation and corroboration.