Direct vs Circumstantial Evidence

There is a security camera recording that shows a man resembling Mr Smith stealing the necklace. This is...

• Direct Evidence
• Circumstantial evidence

Two people walking near the jewelry that night saw a man leave the store. Their description of the man matches the appearance of Mr Smith.

• Direct Evidence
• Circumstantial evidence

Fingerprints that match Mr Smith's fingerprints are found on the open display case that the necklace was stolen from. This is...

• Direct Evidence
• Circumstantial evidence

A shoe print is found at the scene in front of the display case that matches the brand of shoe in Mr Smith's closet. This is...

• Direct Evidence
• Circumstantial evidence

A dark blue fiber was found inside the jewelry case which is similar to the fibers from a coat found in Mr Smith's closet.

• Direct Evidence
• Circumstantial evidence

A police officer goes undercover and pretends to be interested in buying a diamond necklace from Mr Smith. An audio recording is taken of Mr Smith discussing the sale of a diamond necklace matching the description of the stolen necklace. This is...

• Direct evidence
• Circumstantial evidence