Behind the Bastards Part Two: The Bastards of Forensic Science
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Apr 25, 2024 Dr. Kaveh Hoda discusses the unreliability of bite mark analysis in forensic science, emphasizing the importance of trusting experts and being patient with understanding global events. The podcast also delves into the exploitative practices of fraudulent forensic experts, misinformation in forensic anthropology, and the ineffectiveness of devices like the labrador and inquisitor in locating missing persons.
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OJ Simpson Prank Show
- Robert Evans jokes about OJ Simpson's prank show and catchphrase, "You've been juiced!"
- He also mentions Ross from Friends playing Robert Kardashian in a TV show about the OJ Simpson trial.
Eyeball Test Flaw
- The "eyeball test" in People vs. Marx let juries decide if bite marks matched teeth, hindering scientific rigor.
- This lowered the bar for forensic evidence, letting in less scientific techniques.
Wrongful Convictions
- After 30 years in prison, Harward, convicted based on bite mark analysis, was exonerated.
- In another case, hair microscopy led to a wrongful conviction based on the victim's own hair.