Thursday, November 17, 2011

Research Any Notable or Famous Case Where Hair/Fibers Were Used to Convict or Exonerate A Suspect

One of the most famous cases and first cases that utilize hair or fiber analysis was the Atlanta Child Murders case involving Wayne Williams in 1979-1981. Victims were found in rivers in the Atlanta area all wrapped in shower curtains, which held several fibers from the attacker. After a long police stakeout, the police finally caught Wayne Williams and charged him with the murder of the victims. The police raided his house and found fibers consistent with the ones found on victims. After several tests, Wayne Williams was tried and found guilty of the murders based solely off the use fiber analysis.
Wayne Williams

1 comment:

  1. I used the same case i think its a great example for hair/fiber analysis.

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