Forensics: Bogus pattern matching in Australia leads back to the US FBI

Posted on February 27, 2020 by csidds

Using science to correct false convictions goes on around the world. In Aussieland, this man spent 25 years in prison due to a “1/1,000 match” from a single hair.

https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2020/02/why-is-courtroom-science-so-unscientific/

About csidds

Dr. Michael Bowers is a long time forensic consultant in the US and international court systems.
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