[OldDeckHand]

"It should be pointed out 85% or so of these cases the rapist was identified by the victim."

Which reinforces the theory that eyewitness testimony is about as unreliable as it comes.

[nmh]

“Which reinforces the theory that eyewitness testimony is about as unreliable as it comes.”

Not necessarily.

When it comes to RACE, then there are often problems identifying someone of a DIFFERENT race. When it is the SAME RACE, then there is less of a problem. Let's not throw the baby out with the bath water!