Unraveled S3 Ep.3: It’s Worse Than You Think
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Oct 13, 2021 Dive into the chilling case of Brad Jennings, wrongfully convicted of murder due to flawed forensic evidence and questionable expert testimony. The podcast unpacks the complexities of bloodstain analysis and its dubious implications for justice. Hear about the emotional toll on Jennings and his family, and the systemic issues that allowed unqualified experts to influence serious outcomes. The discussion illuminates the urgent need for accountability in the legal system, questioning the very foundation of how justice is served.
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The Case of Brad Jennings
- Brad Jennings' wife, Lisa, died from a gunshot wound on Christmas Day 2006.
- Initially ruled a suicide, the case reopened due to Lisa's sister's suspicions.
Nash's Interpretation
- Sergeant Nash reopens the case, focusing on a single blood drop on Lisa's hand and bloodstains on Brad's robe.
- He theorizes these as evidence of homicide, leading to Brad's arrest.
Conviction and Nash's Lack of Expertise
- Brad Jennings is convicted of second-degree murder based on Nash's testimony.
- Nash, at the time, had no bloodstain expertise, a fact concealed from the jury.