Kobayashi describes to police the man who attacked him as follows: 6 feet tall, Caucasian, gray hair, close to 200 pounds.The lineup that the police put together to present to Kobayashi includes eight individuals, four with brown hair and two who are bald.In this instance, the police have done a poor job

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The police have not included any individuals in the lineup who match the physical description given by Kobayashi. They have also included four individuals with brown hair, when Kobayashi did not mention hair color as a distinguishing characteristic. This poor selection of foils can lead to a biased lineup and incorrect identification.

Kobayashi Describes to Police the Man Who Attacked Him as Follows