Unraveled S3 Ep.6: Unreliable
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Nov 3, 2021 Kevin Weiner, Director of the Kansas City Crime Lab, and Jay Kohler, a behavioral science professor at Northwestern University, dive into the troubling reliability of forensic sciences. They discuss the implications of the 2009 National Academy report, highlighting concerning error rates in blood spatter and fingerprint analysis. Kohler reveals the disconnect between public perception and the actual reliability of forensic evidence. Together, they explore how biases in expert testimony can skew justice, stressing the urgent need for reform in the legal system.
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Forensic Science Reliability
- Forensic science has uncertainties, especially regarding expert testimony.
- The reliability of modern forensics needs further investigation.
Expert Disagrees with Uncertainty Assessment
- Kevin Weiner, director of the Kansas City Crime Lab, disputes the uncertainties in forensic science.
- He believes expert testimony is reliable and downplays any significant issues.
Uncertainty vs. Confidence in Forensics
- There's significant uncertainty surrounding the accuracy of forensic sciences.
- This is concerning given the confidence with which they're presented in court.