Which is an example of how latent evidence can be used to solve a crime?

A. Clearly visible fingerprints on a knife are matched to a suspect.

B. The coagulation of blood near a victim indicates that death occurred two hours prior to discovery, when a suspect was reported at work.

C. A hidden fingerprint on a murder weapon did not match that of the suspect.

D. A forensic scientist concludes that tiny hairs found on a murder victim were not those of a suspect, but rather those of a dachshund.

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Liliana Velazquez

Biology

13 January, 13:56

Which is an example of how latent evidence can be used to solve a crime?

A. Clearly visible fingerprints on a knife are matched to a suspect.

B. The coagulation of blood near a victim indicates that death occurred two hours prior to discovery, when a suspect was reported at work.

C. A hidden fingerprint on a murder weapon did not match that of the suspect.

D. A forensic scientist concludes that tiny hairs found on a murder victim were not those of a suspect, but rather those of a dachshund.

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Hailey Pugh · Answer 1

"A hidden fingerprint on a murder weapon did not match that of the suspect" is the one example among the choices given in the question of how latent evidence can be used to solve a crime. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C".