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url: 'https://us.giglio-bradylist.com/trace'
title: 'Trace | Types of Evidence'
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  name: Anonymous
updated: '2022-06-15T19:35:49+00:00'
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summary: "Trace is part of the Types of Evidence taxonomy used by United States Brady List. Trace evidence includes tiny pieces of physical matter that transfer onto a surface when someone commits a crime. Examples of this may include: Gunshot residue Hair Fibers Dirt Paint Pollen Trace evidence can help investigators thoroughly examine a crime scene and develop connections to suspects. It's typically admissible in court, so legal teams often present it to juries to help them understand certain events that occurred."
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  site_name: 'United States Brady List'
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## [Trace

 ](/trace)

Trace evidence includes tiny pieces of physical matter that transfer onto a surface when someone commits a crime. Examples of this may include:

- Gunshot residue
- Hair
- Fibers
- Dirt
- Paint
- Pollen

Trace evidence can help investigators thoroughly examine a crime scene and develop connections to suspects. It's typically admissible in court, so legal teams often present it to juries to help them understand certain events that occurred.