Lineups and False Identification

Lineups and False Identification
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Question 1
Lineups are still a standard procedure in criminal investigation. The procedure, also referred to as the identity parade, entails confirming the witness's or victim's putative suspect identification. In most cases, the procedure is done in a specially designated location that allows the victim or suspect to have a glimpse of the suspect. Although this procedure plays a critical role in criminal investigation, a growing body of evidence indicates that the lineups are ineffective and can be highly unreliable, a problem that may have led to the incarceration of innocent people. This is the case that happened to Malcolm Alexander. After a life sentence without parole, he was incarcerated courtesy of lineups and a deeply flawed, unreliable identificat...