With a seeming lack of hard evidence, the prosecution appeared to rely heavily on circumstantial evidence about Sam's character.
The initial conviction was based largely on circumstantial evidence, which was later supplemented by concrete forensic evidence.
The case highlights how circumstantial evidence like footprints, beer bottles, and calls initially pointed to the wrong suspect before being re-evaluated.
The prosecution's case rested largely on piecing together various circumstantial evidence against Brad King.
The case against Megan Hargan relies heavily on circumstantial evidence, such as the gunshot residue and the incriminating phone call, raising questions about the strength of the evidence and the potential for alternative explanations.
Prosecutors are noted as presenting circumstantial physical evidence purportedly linking Wagner to the crime scenes.
The episode examines the circumstantial nature of the evidence against Kohberger, including cell phone data, DNA evidence, and witness testimony.
The episode highlights the importance of circumstantial evidence, such as the charred insulation and torn bedsheet fibers, in building a case against the perpetrator.
With no body found, the suspect was convicted based primarily on compelling circumstantial forensic evidence.
With no body recovered, the prosecution's case relied heavily on piecing together circumstantial forensic evidence against Earl Morris.
The podcast episodes discuss how circumstantial evidence is often a crucial factor in criminal investigations and trials, even when there is a lack of direct physical or eyewitness proof.
From analyzing patterns of behavior and evidence trails to piecing together complex circumstantial cases, the episodes highlight how investigators and prosecutors must meticulously build cases using indirect clues and inferences.
Examples of circumstantial evidence covered in the episodes include cell phone records, witness testimony, financial records, and forensic analysis, which are used to establish connections and potential motives, even when a smoking gun is absent.