A federal judge has found famed forensic scientist Henry Lee liable for fabricating evidence in a murder case that sent two men to prison for decades for a crime they did not commit.
  • TomMasz@lemmy.world
    14·
    2 years ago

    I watch a lot of true crime/forensics shows and he’s frequently featured. Now I have to wonder.

    • ezmack@lemmy.mlOP
      24·
      2 years ago

      So much of that forensics stuff is hokum. Or at least way less certain than it’s portrayed on tv or in court. Citations needed did an episode or 2 on i

        • TomMasz@lemmy.world
          4·
          2 years ago

          Fire investigation has faced a similar rethinking. Most investigators are looking for arson to begin with and the “science” is mostly lore.

          • Zombiepirate@lemmy.world
            2·
            2 years ago

            Texas executed a likely innocent man in 2004 on spurious “fire evidence” and the highly questionable testimony of a cellmate.

            The man lost three children, was accused of murdering them, and then was murdered in turn.

            And some people still think that capital punishment is a good idea.

    • masquenox@lemmy.ml
      9·
      2 years ago

      That should tell you everything you need to know about this (so-called) “true crime” shit…