Some photographs are gruesome. The general rule concerning the admissibility of such photographs is that:

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The general rule is that gruesome photographs are admissible if their probative value (their ability to prove an element of the case) outweighs the potential danger of unfair prejudice to the defendant. The judge has discretion in determining the admissibility of such photographs. The fact that a photograph is gruesome alone is not sufficient to render it inadmissible. The admissibility is not affected by whether the photograph is in color or black and white.

Some Photographs Are Gruesome