SEASON: 39
EPISODE: 13 - Forensics on Trial
SYNOPSIS
Nova investigates forensic science and examines how what is often perceived as rock solid forensic evidence can sometimes lead to wrongful convictions. It looks at a cases where false fingerprint and tooth impression matches have lead to wrongful accusations and convictions. It also examines how MRI and CT technology are now being used to determine causes of death. Finally, it examines problems in the forensics of the O.J. Simpson murder case and looks at how crime scene investigators use computers to record crime scenes in minute detail.
- Bray PoorSelf - Narrator
- Jessica GabelSelf - Georgia State University
- Robert ShalerSelf - Pennsylvania State University
- Roy Arthur BrownSelf
- Mark AcreeSelf - Independent Forensic Scientist
- Brandon MayfieldSelf - Accused Bomber
- Akhlesh LakhtakiaSelf - Pennsylvania State University
- Coe EckerSelf - Cayuga County Sheriff's Dept.