Judge finds forensic scientist Henry Lee liable for fabricating evidence in a murder case

https://apnews.com/article/henry-lee-fabricated-murder-evidence-ef08de1e15148b3d48129ead10924009

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TomMasz@lemmy.world · 19 pts · 3y (5 replies)

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

ezmack@lemmy.ml · 24 pts · 3y (3 replies)

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

thejevans@lemmy.ml · 22 pts · 3y (2 replies)
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TomMasz@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y (1 reply)

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 pts · 3y

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 pts · 3y

That should tell you everything you need to know about this (so-called) "true crime" shit...

shyguyblue@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Brooklyn Nine Nine was prescient..

MementoMori@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y

The flies don't lie!

RolandTheJabberwocky@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 3y

I wonder how many cases will have to be revisited because of this lying shitbag.