

Razor’s Edge
Jan 22, 2025
Travel back to 1921 Portland, where the chaotic murder of a father unfolds amidst flawed forensic science. Eyewitness accounts raise doubts about their accuracy, revealing the challenges of memory under stress. Delve into the forensic details behind a fatal neck wound and the controversial arrest of a woman entangled in a web of sensationalism. Explore courtroom drama surrounding key witness credibility and the murky truths of evidence. Amidst it all, enjoy a humorous dive into whiskey's dark past in medicinal practices.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Whiskey, History, and True Crime
01:37 • 9min
Preserving Crime Scene Integrity
10:16 • 6min
The Chaotic Crime Scene Investigation of Harry's Murder
15:59 • 21min
Eyewitness Accounts: The Challenge of Accuracy in High-Stress Situations
37:02 • 2min
The Anatomy of a Fatal Wound
38:33 • 5min
The Complexity of Innocence
43:57 • 12min
Trials of Credibility and Evidence
56:05 • 16min