Forensic evidence - Definition and Overview

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Forensic evidence consists of anything that can be used in a court of law to convict a person of a crime. There are many tools that can be used to gather evidence and most require a meticulous approach to collection so that the evidence is not compromised.

Many things that seem unusual or are easily overlooked can produce valuable evidence, such as insects, or even the way that a crime scene is laid out. There are also numerous techniques and chemicals used to help gather evidence.

Chemicals used in forensics

• Amido black
• Cyanoacrylate
• Luminol
• Ninhydrin