What can fingerprints lifted from evidence indicate?

Fingerprints lifted from evidence can indicate the identity of individuals present at the scene. This is because fingerprints are unique to each individual, much like a personal signature. When fingerprints are collected, they are often compared against databases of known fingerprints. If a match is found, law enforcement can identify the person associated with those prints, potentially linking them to the crime scene.

In contrast, fingerprints do not provide information about the locations of nearby crime scenes, nor do they directly indicate the likelihood of a crime having been committed or outline the sequence of events in a crime. While they are crucial for identifying individuals, the other options delve into aspects of the investigation that fingerprints alone cannot determine.