Question

The unique markings and small cuts on the sole of a suspect's shoe are unique because of continued wear and use. these markings are best described as _____.

Answer 1

The answer is: individual characteristics

In forensic, individual characteristics refers to a trail of evidence that could only be made by someone with a specific background or someone who are used to a certain type of behavior.

From markings and cuts and the sole, investigators could predict the general activities that usually done by the owner of the shoe. This would helped them identify the victim and help to unfold what happened to that victim when the crime occurred.