Sally was sexually assaulted by an unknown man in her apartment during a home invasion. Police investigators interviewed Sally and she agreed to meet with a composite sketch artist to attempt to draw a likeness of the suspect. After the interview, a drawing was made and Sally said the likeness was, "So-so." In other words, the likeness was not very close but had some resemblance to the suspect. A
week later, police had a suspect and a line-up was conducted. Sally was brought in to view the "suspects."
What might an expert say regarding Sally's eyewitness identification of a suspect in this case?
A) Viewing a composite drawing or lineup can change witnesses' memories of an event.
B) A witness viewing a lineup may choose a suspect that resembles the culprit but isn't.
C) A witness viewing a lineup may choose a suspect that resembles the composite sketch but isn't the culprit.
D) All of the above.
Answer: D
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