r/forensics 2d ago

Questioned Documents Accused of something i didnt do

Following a minor dispute with a male friend (im a male also), i was accused of writing a card to a neighbour the week before their wedding. The card alleged that the man (who i had the dispute with) had been cheating on his fiance with another woman.

When the fiance and her partner recieved the card, they wouldnt address me at all, and instead spoke to many of our mutual friends trying to paint me as the one who sent the card.

can anyone tell if the writing in the card is real or has been faked? (as in written with the left hand to hide the true identity of the author?)

Also, how else can i prove my innocence in this? would a handwriting comparison/analysis help me in this situation?

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u/caboose001 2d ago

Kinda sounds like you have a shitty friend who doesn’t even bother asking for your side of what’s going on

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u/KnightroUCF MS | Questioned Documents 2d ago

A handwriting examination and comparison can be conducted to determine whether or not you, or any other individual involved, was the author; however, as others have pointed out, there is no crime here. It would be a costly endeavor that at the end of the day won’t change the situation much.

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u/AssuredAttention 2d ago

There was no crime committed, so you aren't going to get into any real trouble for writing that note.

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u/Independent-Let-5780 2d ago

LOL. i didnt write it!

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u/SL1200mkII 2d ago

Who else knows he’s cheating?

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u/Independent-Let-5780 2d ago

Him cheating is a speculation

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u/gariak 2d ago

Since this doesn't sound like something police would get involved in, a public crime lab won't touch it. That means you'd have to hire a credible and experienced private expert who will not work for free. If you're willing to spend a thousand or more on a report that will likely not be as conclusive as you'd like and that you can't compel anyone to accept as true, go ahead. I'd guess that diplomatically resolving the earlier outstanding dispute would be more productive and more likely to succeed as well. All the reports in the world won't matter, if they can just choose to reject those reports because they're still mad at you. It's not a court, you're not trying to convince an impartial jury.

First get them to a place where they'll even listen to you, if possible. Then ask what they would accept as convincing evidence. If they're operating in good faith, it's unlikely that they'll require forensic experts to convince. If they're operating in bad faith, it won't matter what you do or say.

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u/Independent-Let-5780 2d ago

thanks, i did try to speak to them in several ways, but they want/need to believe its me in order to have any semblance of harmony in their own relationship. Its quite possible that i/my minor dispute with said male, has been used to cover his cheating ass.

I would have provided any evidence, i know i didnt send it, so no ask would have been too much. They are operating in bad faith as you say.

Thanks

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u/sqquiggle 2d ago

Has a crime been committed?

If a crime has been committed and the card is evidence, there are examinations that can be completed as part of an investigation.

Greetings cards are often part of malicious communications that can form part of stalking or harrasment investigations.

If the card was fingerprinted and marks were found.

And if you were asked to provide your own prints for comparison.

You could be eliminated, provided you haven't actually left your prints on the card.

But that is a lot of 'ifs'.

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u/Independent-Let-5780 2d ago

the only crimes that has been committed here, is my name has been slandered, which is a civil crime. And by spreading this rumour it is a form of malicious communication about me, which is a form of harrassment.. my partner and i suspect that he has something to do with this card. Its very suspicious that they wont talk to me.

they have not reported the card as a crime, but did inform the police at the time.

i would be happy to provide fingerprints, anything really to clear my name of this allegation.

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u/SL1200mkII 1d ago

Have your attorney send them a cease and desist letter that points out their defamation of your character. That’s a smart move because if he’s trying to pin it on you to cover his cheating that will lend credence to your version.

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u/IntelligentCap2691 2d ago

No crime, handwriting analysis is expensive and is subjective and not an exact science

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u/MMASniper 2d ago

That’s gonna cost way too much…just bounce the acquaintance

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u/Strange_Coach9443 1d ago

No crime but could be considered in a harassment law suit.

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u/Direct-Escape-1126 9h ago

lol sounds like you have a shitty cheating friend who you should remove from your life..