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Alexis Holderread ANT 255-001 Written Assignment 4 1. How is it that forensic scientific evidence can sometimes be responsible for wrongful convictions? There is a possibility of forensic scientists making mistakes like mixing up samples and what not. 2. What are some of the limitations forensic anthropologists face when assessing human remains? A forensic anthropologist can only identify bones that have been completely skeletonized and have been removed from a burial. 3. Why would a forensic archaeologist be necessary if a forensic anthropologist is already present at an outdoor crime scene? Forensic archaeologists have a very specific set of skills that are different from those of forensic anthropologists. Using scientific measurements, forensic archaeologists can excavate correctly, assess burials that contain partially exposed human remains, and consider scavenger activities. Forensic anthropologists’ skills are more focused on studying the bones themselves. 4. What is GPR (often used at archaeological sites), and what is it used for at a crime scene? GPR is a form of geophysical prospecting that stands for ground penetration radar. When a crime occurs, this is used to determine if the team should investigate the area further if there are anomalies under the ground. 5. How is knowledge of plants and the environment useful in forensic analysis of an outdoor crime scene? It can be helpful because there are signs to look for that will help establish a time of death.

6. Why would forensic art not be considered “evidence” in court, even if it is effective in helping law enforcement to identify a suspect? Composite sketches cannot be used in the courtroom because the sketch was drawn under hearsay and cannot be used to identify a suspect. 7. Briefly explain how geographic profiling is used to help law enforcement find an offender. A method of investigating violent crimes that relies on geographic profiling. It identifies the most likely area in which the offender lives by analyzing locations related to a series of crimes. 8. Why would sketches of a crime scene be necessary if photographs can be taken? Drawings taken from gruesome crime scenes and reduce the shock factor in courtrooms.

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