Conclusion
   Forensic science evidence is invaluable to the criminal justice system. It provides evidence which at face value seems infallible and can prove one of two things, guilt or innocence of the suspect. An enormous amount of information about a homicide can be shown through the use of forensic evidence, from the method of the murder and the time of the murder to a description of the killer and eventually the identity of the killer.

However, "much forensic science evidence is neither as "objective" nor as uncontestable as its popular reputation might suggest". I have highlighted many problems associated with forensic evidence through the system of investigation to the trial itself. These problems are of great importance, but as I have shown, are not insurmountable. All present suitable solutions have been suggested but are either not in place or are not acknowledged. As with all evidence, forensic evidence shows a great deal, but is of greater consequence if other evidence can be presented as well. Much work is still required to change forensic evidence from a last resort to a trusted and well-used tool in the solving of homicide and other crimes.

 

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