Forensics: Despite this mess ABFO/AAFS dentists still proffer in courts. Most agree bitemark matching is junk science. Why is it still in courts?

Posted on December 23, 2020 by csidds

Decertification by the AAFS/FSAB would help. This is an incredible failure of supposed forensic science “leadership.” Plus the bitemarkers are still promoted by the National Association of Medical Examiners. WTF?

At least 27 people were exonerated after faulty bitemark matching put them behind bars — but not before they lost a combined total of 450 years of their lives. 
— Read on www.legalexaminer.com/legal/most-agree-bitemark-matching-is-junk-science-why-is-it-still-in-courts/

About csidds

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