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Book Synopsis: This book exposes the dangerously imperfect forensic evidence that we rely on for criminal convictions."That's not my fingerprint, your honor," said the defendant, after FBI experts reported a "100-percent identification." The FBI was wrong. It is shocking how often they are. Autopsy of a Crime Lab is the first book to catalog the sources of error and the faulty science behind a range of well-known forensic evidence, from fingerprints and firearms to forensic algorithms. In this devastating forensic takedown, noted legal expert Brandon L. Garrett poses the questions that should be asked in courtrooms every day: Where are the studies that validate the basic premises of widely accepted techniques such as fingerprinting? How can experts testify with 100-percent certainty about a fingerprint, when there is no such thing as a 100 percent match? Where is the quality control at the crime scenes and in the laboratories? Should we so readily adopt powerful new technologies like facial recognition software and rapid DNA machines? And why have judges been so reluctant to consider the weaknesses of so many long-accepted methods? Taking us into the lives of the wrongfully convicted or nearly convicted, into crime labs rocked by scandal, and onto the front lines of promising reform efforts driven by professionals and researchers alike, Autopsy of a Crime Lab illustrates the persistence and perniciousness of shaky science and its well-meaning practitioners.
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Are we convicting the innocent based on flawed forensic evidence? Discover the shocking truth in Autopsy of a Crime Lab, which exposes the dangerously imperfect techniques that our justice system relies on for criminal convictions. You won't believe how often the FBI, the supposed experts, get it wrong. This eye-opening book by legal expert Brandon L. Garrett meticulously catalogs the sources of error and the faulty science behind well-known forensic evidence, including fingerprints, firearms, and even forensic algorithms. Prepare to have your understanding of forensic science shattered.
When a defendant confidently declares, "That's not my fingerprint, your honor," after the FBI testifies to a "100-percent identification," we need to ask ourselves - where is the proof? Autopsy of a Crime Lab challenges the lack of studies that validate widely accepted techniques such as fingerprinting. How can experts claim absolute certainty about a fingerprint, when there is no such thing as a 100 percent match? It is time to question the quality control processes used at crime scenes and in laboratories. We must remain cautious before embracing powerful new technologies like facial recognition software and rapid DNA machines. Autopsy of a Crime Lab demands that we address these critical issues in our courtrooms every single day.
Prepare to be gripped by the stories of the wrongfully convicted or nearly convicted. Meet the individuals whose lives have been shattered by flawed forensic evidence. Autopsy of a Crime Lab takes you inside crime labs rocked by scandal and gives you a firsthand look at the front lines of reform efforts driven by professionals and researchers. Through vivid storytelling, Brandon L. Garrett reveals the persistence and perniciousness of shaky science and its practitioners, all in the pursuit of justice.
If you are concerned about the accuracy and integrity of our criminal justice system, Autopsy of a Crime Lab is a must-read. It will challenge your assumptions, open your eyes to the flaws in forensic techniques, and leave you questioning the reliability of evidence. Don't miss out on this groundbreaking book that advocates for a much-needed overhaul of our forensic science practices. Join the movement towards reform and order your copy of Autopsy of a Crime Lab today.
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