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What does it mean?
A disheveled man is immediately recognized by on crowd as the culprit who stole a cardinal's ring.
In plain terms
Everyone spots the guilty person right away because he looks suspicious.
What can you take from it?
Guilt often shows in appearance or behavior.

Where it applies

  • detective work
  • public accusation
  • crime scenes

Putting it to work

  • identifying suspects
  • witness testimony

Questions to consider

  • How often do we judge by looks?
  • Can innocence look guilty?

Another view

Appearance alone is not proof of guilt.

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