... car to be travelling when it (bumped/collided/smashed) into the other car?" Results The analytical comparisons of the ANOVA showed that there was no significant difference between the mean estimations in the bumped and collided conditions, F (2,9) = 1.20, p<0.05, and there was a significant difference for the collided and smashed groups, F (2,9) = 5.79, p>0.05. By looking at the mean results for each condition, it was clear to see that when the verb 'smashed' was used, the estimation of speed was highest. It was lowest when the verb 'bumped' was used. Conclusions The results of this report are consistent with the hypothesis that when eyewitnesses are asked misleading questions after an event, it can cause an alteration of the original memory of the event. The findings would suggest that eyewitness testimonies might not always be reliable. Introduction Within the criminal justice system many methods are adopted to investigate information about a crime or criminal, ...

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