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- 5. A name associated with the 1981-82 Atlanta murders, particularly the case of Wayne Williams, convicted of some of these crimes.
- 8. The movement of fibers between surfaces, crucial in forensic analysis to establish connections between individuals and locations.
- 9. Doubt or disbelief, particularly regarding the credibility of evidence or legal decisions.
- 11. Individuals who suffered harm or death, crucial in criminal investigations to understand patterns and motives.
- 13. Pertaining to laws, regulations, and the justice system, essential in understanding and navigating legal processes.
- 15. Forensic examination of hair samples to provide insights into individuals, including species, race, and potential exposure.
- 18. Dispute or disagreement surrounding issues, often arising in legal cases due to differing perspectives.
- 21. Analyzing evidence to create a behavioral profile of a criminal, aiding in investigations and understanding offender characteristics.
- 22. The city in Georgia, USA, where a series of murders occurred in 1981-82, known as the Atlanta child murders.
- 23. Assertions of being not guilty, challenging convictions and claiming wrongful accusations.
- 25. Refers to Wayne Williams, a central figure in the Atlanta child murders during the early '80s.
- 27. Close examination or investigation, often applied to legal cases to ensure thorough review.
- 28. Uncertainties or concerns, common in legal cases when evidence or circumstances are questioned.
- 29. case An unsolved criminal case that remains open, with no recent investigative activity.
- 30. A higher court that reviews decisions made by lower courts, often concerning appeals or legal challenges.
- 31. Fair and equitable treatment within the legal system, ensuring the right outcomes in legal proceedings.
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- 1. Recurring characteristics or behaviors observed in a series of events, crucial in criminal investigations.
- 2. Acts of unlawfully causing the death of multiple individuals, a central theme in the Atlanta child murders case.
- 3. Relating to scientific methods applied to solving crimes, involving analysis of evidence and legal proceedings.
- 4. Dispute or disagreement surrounding issues, often arising in legal cases due to differing perspectives.
- 6. Relating to the process of appealing a court decision, often involving a higher court's review
- 7. Federal Bureau of Investigation, a key law enforcement agency in the United States involved in major criminal investigations.
- 10. The process of gathering information and evidence to uncover facts related to a crime or incident.
- 12. A formal declaration of guilt by a court, often leading to sentencing for a crime.
- 14. The application of scientific methods to solve crimes, involving the collection and analysis of evidence.
- 16. Specialized methods employed in the collection and analysis of evidence in criminal investigations.
- 17. A location significant in the Atlanta murders, as some victims' bodies were found near bridges.
- 19. Cases without a resolution, often referring to crimes where perpetrators remain unidentified or free.
- 20. Formal declarations of guilt, significant outcomes in legal proceedings.
- 24. Legal proceedings where evidence is presented, and guilt or innocence is determined by a judge or jury.
- 26. Material like clothing fibers analyzed forensically to link individuals or locations to a crime scene.