Jay Kohler

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.