An examination of modern forensic science. Of the more than 200 inmates exonerated by DNA testing since 2000, more than half were initially found guilty in part due to invalid and/or improperly utilized forensic science.
Nova investigates forensic science and examines how what is often perceived as rock solid forensic evidence can sometimes lead to wrongful convictions. It looks at a cases where false fingerprint and tooth impression matches have lead to wrongful accusations and convictions. It also examines how MRI and CT technology are now being used to determine causes of death. Finally, it examines problems in the forensics of the O.J. Simpson murder case and looks at how crime scene investigators use computers to record crime scenes in minute detail.—Shatterdaymorn