Facial composite
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A facial composite is a graphical representation of an eyewitness's memory of a face, as recorded by a composite artist. Facial composites are used mainly by police in their investigation of (usually serious) crimes.
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Notable cases
Some important criminal cases where facial composites have assisted in identifying the perpetrator:
- The Oklahoma Bomber Timothy McVeigh.
- Hagamannen, a serial sexual assaulter in Sweden.
- The Baton Rouge Serial Killer Derrick Todd Lee.
- Manchester serial rapist
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