Hair Microscopy Flashcards
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What is hair microscopy?
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The discipline where a hair is examined microscopically for its features and characteristics.
2
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What was the testimony of the hair and fibre analyst in the Driskell case?
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Highly likely that 3 hairs in Driskell’s van belonged to Harder (murder victim).
3
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What was the new evidence introduced in the Driskell case?
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MtDNA testing found the van hairs belonged to three individuals, none being Harder.
4
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What did Comissioner LeSage find about hair microscopy in the inquiry of Driskell?
A
Little probative value in hair microscopy evidence being a method of identification.
5
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What did the case of Leighton Hay show about hair microscopy?
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Can be used for exclusionary purposes.
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