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Dec 3, 2025 Ann Wolbert Burgess, a trailblazer in forensic nursing and victimology, redefined how the FBI profiles threats. She shares compelling insights from high-profile cases like the Menendez brothers and the Duke lacrosse case. Ann discusses the significance of revealing abuse histories and the impact on jury perceptions. She also addresses the challenges victims face in court and advocates for enhanced support systems. Her new book, *Expert Witness*, reveals the other side of courtroom narratives, underscoring the importance of diverse perspectives in justice.
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Manifestos Reveal Pre-Attack Pathways
- Mass-shooter manifestos can be analyzed to identify thinking patterns before action.
- Ann Burgess's team built a 23-manifesto database to spot red flags and planning stages early.
Adversarial Limits On Finding Truth
- The adversarial U.S. system pits experts against each other and leaves juries to decide.
- Burgess notes judges sometimes appoint a single expert or use UK-style joint expert meetings as alternatives.
Drawings That Showed Eric's Perspective
- Burgess used victim Eric Menendez's juvenile-style drawings to capture his perspective.
- She believes the drawings would have given jurors a very different view of his testimony.
