Forensics Case Study: Beyond the Bloodstains: The O.J. Simpson Case and the DNA
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Designed to save you time and make teaching easier, use this case study can be used as a substitute lesson, as an introduction, as reinforcement, as a formative assessment, or as a review! Students will read background information on the O.J. Simpson Murder Case and its importance in the use of DNA evidence in criminal investigations. in which fingerprints were lifted from a deceased individual, review key details (police report) and forensic lab results and then complete analysis questions. Students will learn about the resiliency of fingerprints and about the importance and significance of fingerprints as evidence in forensic investigations. Teacher guide, learning objectives and answer key is included!
Learning Objectives:
- To analyze the forensic evidence presented in the O.J. Simpson Murder Case.
- To evaluate the impact of crime scene processing and evidence handling on the outcome of a criminal trial.
- To understand the role of DNA evidence in criminal investigations and its interpretation in court.
- To explore the ethical considerations and challenges in high-profile criminal cases.
Key Vocabulary
- Forensic Evidence: Scientific evidence used in legal investigations and proceedings to establish facts and link individuals to crimes.
- Crime Scene Processing: Systematic procedures followed by investigators to collect, document, and analyze evidence at a crime scene.
- DNA Analysis: The examination of genetic material (deoxyribonucleic acid) to identify individuals and establish biological relationships.
- Blood Sample: A specimen of blood collected for analysis, often used for DNA testing in forensic investigations.
- DNA Match: A comparison that reveals a similarity in the genetic profiles of different samples, indicating a potential connection.
- Blood Traces: Residual amounts of blood left at a crime scene or on objects, analyzed for DNA content.
- High-Profile Case: A legal case that attracts significant public attention due to the involved individuals or sensational aspects.
- Reasonable Doubt: A level of uncertainty in a juror's mind that prevents them from being convinced of a defendant's guilt.
- Civil Case: A legal dispute between private parties seeking compensation or specific actions rather than criminal penalties.
- Parole Eligibility: The point in an inmate's sentence where they become eligible for supervised release, subject to meeting specific criteria.
Materials:
- Copy of case study worksheet for each student
- Or, uploaded case study to digital format of your choice
Literacy Standard:
- L11-12RST2: Determine the central ideas of conclusions of a text; summarize complex concepts, processes, or information presented in a text by paragraphing them in simpler but still accurate terms.
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