The prosecution wants to introduce the following evidence in a rape case:
-Pubic hair recovered from the victim during "rape kit" exam
-DNA test results based on semen recovered from the victim during "rape kit" exam
-Testimony of a forensic psychologist that the defendant committed the crime
-How can the prosecution authenticate the pubic hair recovered during the "rape kit" exam

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The person who performed the "rape kit" exam of the victim can testify about retrieving the hair and placing it in the evidence envelope, thereby establishing the chain of custody and authenticity of the evidence. This testimony is sufficient to establish the authenticity of the pubic hair. While having an expert in hair identification testify or performing mtDNA tests on the hair could further strengthen the prosecution's case, it is not necessary to authenticate the evidence. The testimony of the forensic psychologist is unrelated to the authentication of the physical evidence.

The Prosecution Wants to Introduce the Following Evidence in a Rape