Forensic science used in investigation of rape case
This article from the New York Times tells of the investigation of the murder of Ms. Meredith Kercher.
Four years ago, Ms. Amanda Knox, 24, and her Italian boyfriend, Mr. Raffaele Sollecito, were accused of murdering Ms. Kercher during a orgy. Both the accused were found guilty, and they got different jail terms: Ms. Knox got 26 years, Mr. Sollecito got 25. They were convicted two years ago, in December.
The two were convicted in accordance to a 427-page report made by the jury, which included telephone printouts, computer logs and flourescent bloodstain-revealing chemicals.
Forensic investigations also revealed that there was another man present during the orgy, a 24-year-old called Rudy Guede. He was pulled into the picture after a bloody handprint was found in Ms. Kercher's room and his DNA was found on her body and on objects belonging to her. He was originally sentenced to 30 years, but was reduced to 16 years on appeal.
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This article shows how forensic science can help the police in tracking perpetrators, by using such evidence like bloodstains, fingerprints, telephone logs, etc.
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