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Corroborative Evidence: Dr. Bernadette Madrid

This document outlines various types of corroborative evidence that can support a victim's statement in a sexual abuse case. It discusses physical evidence like medical records, semen, and trace evidence. It also mentions witness testimony, behavioral indicators in the victim, and details about the victim's disclosure. Suspect evidence is explored like statements, medical exams, criminal history and indications of guilt. The goal is to find evidence that confirms aspects of the victim's account.

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Corroborative Evidence: Dr. Bernadette Madrid

This document outlines various types of corroborative evidence that can support a victim's statement in a sexual abuse case. It discusses physical evidence like medical records, semen, and trace evidence. It also mentions witness testimony, behavioral indicators in the victim, and details about the victim's disclosure. Suspect evidence is explored like statements, medical exams, criminal history and indications of guilt. The goal is to find evidence that confirms aspects of the victim's account.

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CORROBORATIVE EVIDENCE

Dr. Bernadette Madrid


Corroborative Evidence
I. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE
A. Semen – search is based on the victim’s
statement.

1. Rape exam – evidence gathered by doctor

2. Victim has described the ejaculation and


describes what happens to it: “It dripped on the
floor”
Corroborative Evidence
• B. Other medical evidence

1. Statements to doctor

2. Records of past medical treatment


related to abuse not reported at that
time.

3. Sexually transmitted diseases


Corroborative Evidence
C. Specialized medical exam

Findings might reveal evidence of trauma

Note: The healing of genital trauma is


rapid and usually without lasting
damage that can be seen.
Corroborative Evidence
D. Trace evidence

Prints, fiber, body hair, etc. – can show that the


victim or perpetrator was in a certain location
i.e. bedroom, car
Corroborative Evidence
E. Sexual aids and toys

1. Vibrators, lubricants, condoms


2. Pornographic materials
3. Instruments of the crime- sexual
paraphernalia? Pattern?
Look for it.
Corroborative Evidence
F. Writings and/or records

1. Diary’s or notes kept by victim

2. Hotel receipts or other papers that show


victim’s statement is correct
Corroborative Evidence
G. Other physical evidence

1. Clothing – his underwear the child described or


torn clothing
2. Physical abnormalities – deformed penis,
birthmark
3. Child’s description of a room that perpetrator
says she was never in.
Corroborative Evidence
G. Other physical evidence

4. “Home” photos/videos of incident

5. Computer communications - email


Corroborative Evidence
II. WITNESSES

A. Saw victim/perpetrator in places or actions


that confirm victim statement.

B. Witnesses to sexual acts.

C. Witnesses to prior consistent statements by


victim or admissions by perpetrator.
Corroborative Evidence
III. BEHAVIORAL EVIDENCE

A. Excited and unexpected disclosure by victim

B. Depression/Behavior change noted around the time of


the reported assault.

C. School-based information- behavior of child in school


Corroborative Evidence
IV. DISCLOSURE

A. To whom
B. When
C. How
D. Why
Corroborative Evidence
V. HIDDEN EVIDENCE

A. Phone call to perpetrator by victim.

B. Phone call to non-cooperating witnesses


by victim.
Corroborative Evidence
V. OTHER VICTIMS

A. Who else was it done to?


Rumors? Track it down

B. Crime Analysis Support – Stranger series –


Locations where crime occurred
Corroborative Evidence
V. SUSPECT EVIDENCE
1. Suspect statements

2. Documentation of suspect behavior


patterns

3. Medical exam; forensics


Corroborative Evidence
V. SUSPECT EVIDENCE
4. Pretext phone calls

5. Polygraphs

6. Statement to others
Corroborative Evidence
V. SUSPECT EVIDENCE

7. History of substance abuse

8. History of violence

9. Criminal/Central Registry History


Corroborative Evidence
V. SUSPECT EVIDENCE
10. Documentation of “consciousness of guilt” i.e. runs
away

11. Reenactments – use in physical abuse cases


may reenact something
different

CORROBORATIVE EVIDENCE Dr. Bernadette Madrid
Corroborative Evidence I. PHYSICAL EVIDENCE A. Semen – search is based on the victim’s st
Corroborative Evidence • B. Other medical evidence 1. Statements to doctor 2. Records of past m
Corroborative Evidence C. Specialized medical exam Findings might reveal evidence of trauma Note:
Corroborative Evidence D. Trace evidence Prints, fiber, body hair, etc. – can show that the victim or perpetrator was i
Corroborative Evidence E. Sexual aids and toys 1. Vibrators, lubricants, condoms 2. Pornographic materials
Corroborative Evidence F. Writings and/or records 1. Diary’s or notes kept by victim 2. Hotel receipts or ot
Corroborative Evidence G. Other physical evidence 1. Clothing – his underwear the child described or torn clothin
Corroborative Evidence G. Other physical evidence 4. “Home” photos/videos of incident 5. Computer communicat
Corroborative Evidence II. WITNESSES A. Saw victim/perpetrator in places or actions that confirm victim state

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