PSYCH 3CC3 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Oklahoma City Bombing, Facial Hair, Real Crime
5 Nov 2013
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Vision is given higher priority in terms of reliability. Eyewitness testimonies are very persuasive to jurors. Becoming more aware that eyewitness testimony isn"t as reliable. Arthur lee whitfield released from prison in 2003. Served 22 years of 63- year rape sentence. When dna was first introduced, the assumption was that it would benefit prosecutors the most; has primarily benefited defence. David hansen charged with rape, kidnapping in 2005 on identification by victim from 1,500 photos. The more pictures you show the less likely you are to get a proper identification. Marlon pendleton 1992 rape conviction based on victim identification overturned in 2006 based on dna test. James lee woodard, convicted in 1980 of murder on the basis of two eyewitnesses. Freed by dna evidence in 2008 after 27 years in prison for murder. Dr. daniel thompson, australian psychologist and memory expert. Detained by police for rape, matched victim"s description.
