In constructing a lineup,if non-witnesses consistently identify one person as the criminal,even though they never witnessed the crime,there is a problem with

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The functional size of the lineup refers to the effective number of lineup members who resemble the suspect and could be chosen by a witness. If non-witnesses consistently identify one person, it suggests that this person stands out, reducing the functional size of the lineup because they are more distinctive or memorable than the others, rather than all members being equally likely to be chosen based on resemblance to the perpetrator's description.

In Constructing a Lineup,if Non-Witnesses Consistently Identify One Person as the Criminal,even