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Forensic Science Incursion: A Case of Identity?Touring Australia in 2013 This case highlights the importance of cyber safety with social networking, the dangers of drink spiking and the consequences of taking risks. As they piece together the clues and identify the murderer they uncover the story of what happened to Sally and why. Using their worksheets, students must interpret the evidence and build a case by eliminating innocent suspects. THE OUTCOME: There are three suspects including Sally's ex-boyfriend and none have a solid alibi. THE EVIDENCE: Students examine the crime scene, toxicology, fingerprints, DNA matching, hair and fibre evidence, footprints, analyse evidence collected and interpret the forensic test results including blood typing, digital data and much more. There are signs of a struggle and a substantial wound to the head appears to be the cause of death. The girl's parents reported her missing the previous day when she failed to return home from school. Who did Sally meet in the park and how did she die? THE SCENE: A 17 year old school girl is found lying face down on the ground at the back of a park pavilion. (more).