When teaching forensic students about types of evidence, oftentimes the different types of evidence and their analysis are isolated. This isolation is not the most accurate portrayal of forensics for students interested in the field.
The Case of the Murdered Mayor combines several types of evidence that the students learn about and increases engagement through a murder mystery.
This allows them to see how different pieces of evidence are used to narrow down a suspect and tie them to the crime scene, versus using just one piece of evidence in examples when learning the material.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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