Montjoy
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i hate to say it, but i think this case is going to involve circumstantial evidence.
Circumstantial evidence is what most crime scene (and for that matter trial) evidence is. Stuff like DNA, fingerprints, autopsy information -- all of that is circumstantial -- evidence that requires an intervening inference. Direct evidence means witness statements and confessions. So, I wouldn't be too worried if the case is decided by only circumstantial evidence -- that's what happens in many if most trials. In fact, it would appear that this case will be decided by *only* circumstantial evidence, as there is no witness or confession...and this is not cause to worry.