Notorious Criminal Trial- Presentation

Explain a notorious criminal trial from Canada’s or America’s past. Your project should be created on
PowerPoint or Prezi. Your slide show should include pictures and easy to follow points. Your
presentation should consist of the following sections:
The Crime
● Give a brief summary of the details of the crime
● Explain the crime scene
● Explain any theories about how the crime was committed
The Evidence
● Explain all the pertinent evidence that was used in the case
● Explain how the evidence was processed
● What did the evidence suggest about how the crime was committed?
The Arrest
● How did the police determine a suspect?
● What were the circumstances of the arrest?
The Prosecution’s Case
● Explain the main arguments made by the prosecution
● Explain how the prosecution used the evidence
● Show how the prosecution used witnesses and/or expert testimony
The Defense’s Case
● Explain the main arguments made by the defense
● Explain how the defense tried to discredit the crowns case
● Show how the defense used witnesses and/or expert testimony
● Show how the defense interpreted the evidence
The Verdict
● What verdict was reached in this case?
● Were there any statements made by the judge or the jury?