Sexual Assault Cold Case Evaluation
There are many unsolved cold cases throughout history that could possibly be solved using new Forensic Technology.
Complete an internet or library search for a case involving sexual assault from the past and research the circumstances and evidence surrounding the case.
Focus on what evidence forensic scientists had available, how they analyzed the evidence, and what conclusions they made.
Compare this with what technology we have available today and how it could have changed the outcome of the trial.
Has the new technology been supported by empirical studies? Would it stand up to a Daubert Hearing?
The paper is to be a minimum of 5 pages (excluding title, abstract, and reference page) and written using proper 6th ed. APA style. A minimum of 5 scholarly sources are to be used.