The most elusive serial killer

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In summary, the conversation discusses the discovery of fingerprints in unsolved crime cases and questions why they have not been found in solved cases as well. One person suggests that DNA evidence is not needed in easily solvable crimes, while another brings up the idea of a negative control and potential contamination. The uncertainty surrounding the contamination is also mentioned.
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It is still rather strange that, if I understand it correctly, the fingerprints have only surfaced in unsolved crime cases. Why should not the fingerprints be present at the sites of numerous indubitably solved crimes as well??
 
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I'm surprised that they didn't indict a cotton plant.
 
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arildno said:
It is still rather strange that, if I understand it correctly, the fingerprints have only surfaced in unsolved crime cases. Why should not the fingerprints be present at the sites of numerous indubitably solved crimes as well??

Less likely that they would need DNA evidence for easily solvable crimes. If they did need DNA evidence in a situation where it is not easily found and picked up the wrong DNA they would likely lose the trail of the real killer leaving the case unsolved.
Just an idea. Chance could be playing a big role aswell.
 
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Whatever happened with including a negative control? The DNA should have showed up in there as well.
 
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Monique said:
Whatever happened with including a negative control? The DNA should have showed up in there as well.
Apparently they are still uncertain about the contamination after testing swabs randomly and finding nothing so there may only be one in every who-knows-how-many swabs that are contaminated.
 

1. Who is the most elusive serial killer?

The most elusive serial killer is currently unknown, as they have not been caught or identified.

2. How many victims does the most elusive serial killer have?

The number of victims attributed to the most elusive serial killer is also unknown, as their identity and crimes have not been identified.

3. What methods does the most elusive serial killer use?

Since the most elusive serial killer has not been caught or identified, their methods are also unknown.

4. What makes the most elusive serial killer difficult to catch?

The most elusive serial killer is difficult to catch because they are skilled at avoiding detection, leaving little evidence behind, and possibly changing their methods and patterns to avoid being caught.

5. Are there any theories about the identity of the most elusive serial killer?

There are many theories about the identity of the most elusive serial killer, but without any concrete evidence or identification, they remain just theories.

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