Question

How does trace evidence end up transferring to the crime scene, suspect, or victim? Discuss some of the ways that this might happen.

Answer 1

Trace evidence can end up transferring to the crime scene through Locard's Exchange Principle, which states that whenever two things come into contact with one another, there is an exchange of physical material A.K.A evidence. This exchange is most often done through physical contact, such as a struggle or a suspect attempting to hide evidence or alter the crime scene. It can even involve a suspect's shirt sleeve brushing against some wet paint.

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