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It's worth noting that almost all photo lineups include only the suspect and a bunch of photos they keep around. They generally aren't asking you to choose betw
by SargeZT 7y ago
It's worth noting that almost all photo lineups include only the suspect and a bunch of photos they keep around. They generally aren't asking you to choose between a group of possible suspects; they're using the other photos to make sure that you're positive. You should try to make an effort, because even an incorrect identification provides some amount of deniability for the suspect.
- harry8 7y agoNo you absolutely should not. If you aren't sure, say so. Best guess is not the way to do this. Fingering their one suspect among a bunch of photos they keep around who looks maybe a bit like the person you saw? Happens all the time, innocent people go to jail. And yeah, especially if they're from a race with homogenous hair colour and that race is one you don't share. Every time they have the wrong suspect. There are 10 photos. 1 in 10 chance of fingering that wrong suspect and providing false evidence contributing to wrongful prosecution. I actually don't understand why you would even suggest that this is a good idea. Is there something here I'm missing?
- SargeZT 7y agoYou should say you're not sure obviously, but tell them that you think it might be person 3. Additionally, police almost always do a second and sometimes third lineup with other pictures if there's a positive identification.