It was 1990 in Goldsboro, North Carolina where the phantom known by society as the Night Stalker had wandered around the streets brutally attacking elderly women. Raped and almost murdered, an elderly woman was attacked in March saved merely by her daughter’s early arrival. Materials had been left behind for the intention to burn the residence for the sheer reason to conceal the crime. Three months later, the same crime had been committed along with the attempt of murder of her husband. Before the house engulfed in flames, firefighters and rescue teams were able to drag the bodies out. The same perpetrator had been found from biological evidence collected from vaginal swabs conducted through DNA analysis. Unfortunately, no suspect had been
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With new technological advancements, it should be thought that this form of evidence is the only reliable source for providing just outcomes in court cases. It is a technique that leads to a criminal’s conviction or acquittal. The many skills and areas of DNA help the reliability of an investigation as each expert area are assigned professionally. Whilst DNA testing can be incorrectly interpreted and used ineffectively leading to false imprisonment, it enhances criminal justice for the whole community.
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) evidence is stated as the most dependable source for forensic scientists to rely on, providing the evidence beyond reasonable doubt in court cases. When DNA had been first introduced into courts, it had received high levels of scrutiny. However, DNA testing have survived court challenges and have shown to be the most convincing scientific evidence still existing. Although, it is argued among many that 99.9% of human DNA is exactly the same, there is enough to single out criminals with this technique. While this source of evidence was checked for reliability, FBI has estimated
With new technological advancements, it should be thought that this form of evidence is the only reliable source for providing just outcomes in court cases. It is a technique that leads to a criminal’s conviction or acquittal. The many skills and areas of DNA help the reliability of an investigation as each expert area are assigned professionally. Whilst DNA testing can be incorrectly interpreted and used ineffectively leading to false imprisonment, it enhances criminal justice for the whole community.
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) evidence is stated as the most dependable source for forensic scientists to rely on, providing the evidence beyond reasonable doubt in court cases. When DNA had been first introduced into courts, it had received high levels of scrutiny. However, DNA testing have survived court challenges and have shown to be the most convincing scientific evidence still existing. Although, it is argued among many that 99.9% of human DNA is exactly the same, there is enough to single out criminals with this technique. While this source of evidence was checked for reliability, FBI has estimated