Forensic Hair Analysis Essay

Evaluation of the Methods Used The three main forensic methods used in this case are forensic hair analysis, forensic fibre analysis and forensic DNA analysis. The forensic hair analysis in this case was not accurate or adequate to convict Guy. Guy was convicted because supposedly the hairs that were found on Christine matched his. However, this was not accurate as hair evidence cannot be used for identification purposes. It can only be used as corroboration to strengthen a case. The limitations of hair analysis can be seen through the fact that it can only provide class evidence and cannot be individualized. This limits its ability to convict a supposed criminal, based on hair evidence only. The forensic fibre analysis in this case was not accurate or adequate to convict Guy. The fibres that were said to be found on Christine did not belong to Guy, however the jury was told that the fibres matched fibres that were found from Guy’s home and car. But this was not accurate, as the fibres were contaminated. Moreover, the fibres could have been a coincidence, which the jury was not made aware of. Furthermore, fibre evidence is hard to individualize, which shows the limitations of fibre evidence. The DNA analysis in this case was accurate and …show more content…
It shows the justice system in a way that proves it is not always perfect. The murder of Christine Jessop has still not been solved and it may never be solved because of the ten years that police wasted chasing an innocent person. However, the limitations of hair analysis and fibre analysis prove that the case did not have any strong evidence against Guy. However, the advancement of DNA analysis technology is what helps exonerate Guy and prove his innocence. The only positive aspect of this case is the organization Innocence Canada, which has helped save many innocent people from the justice system. However, for Paul, those ten years of his life he will never get