Grayce P. Storey
Forensic science pays a major role in the court room where scientific evidence is admissible. This is especially true in the OJ Simpson murder trail where DNA is considered to be a major piece of evidence. Criminalist are called to testify in court concerning the evidence collected at a crime scene.
DNA fingerprints taken from blood samples at the crime scene can link a suspect to the crime. However, how well a criminalist carries out his/her job is of major importance to the prosecution. In the OJ Simpson murder trial, the defense has pointed out instances of sloppy work both in the collecting and storing of physical evidence at the crime scene and in the crime lab.
Making accurate investigations and utilizing the scientific method in arriving at conclusions enhances critical and analytical thinking skills.