Exposure to a suspect's photograph has been found to produce fewer identifications of that person as perpetrator of the crime.

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Exposure to a suspect's photograph before a lineup can actually increase the likelihood of that person being identified as the perpetrator, a phenomenon known as the "photo bias" effect. This can occur even if the person is innocent, due to the increased familiarity with the suspect's face.

Exposure to a Suspect's Photograph Has Been Found to Produce