Biting Issues: The Flawed Forensic Practice of Bite Mark Analysis

This chapter delves into the wrongful arrest and conviction of a sailor in the 80s for murder and rape charges due to flawed bite mark analysis. It explores the lack of scientific basis for bite mark analysis, discussing cases where innocent individuals were sentenced based on such evidence. The chapter also sheds light on the controversial and profit-driven practices within the field of forensic odontology.