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Which of the following is the least reliable source of evidence?

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Which of the following is the least reliable source of evidence?
  1. DNA
  2. Fingerprints
  3. Eye Witness
  4. Blood

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C - Eye Witness
Eyewitness testimony is subject to perception, memory and suggestion errors and is considered the least reliable; DNA, fingerprints and blood are physical/scientific evidence.

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