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Law Enforcement Forensic Science?

How long does it usually take for forensics to find fingerprints or DNA on an object or trace a purchased item to the suspect?

Update:

I'm not talking about NCSI or Criminal Minds here. I'm talking REAL life detective work.

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    You've been watching too much television. They don't bother much with that unless there's been a murder or they're tracking a drug dealer. And DNA tests take ages.

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