CSI on Trial
Overview
Molly Hermann takes viewers on a compelling journey to scrutinize the scientific validity of widely-used crime scene investigation methods in CSI on Trial. Each episode delves into the harrowing tales of individuals wrongfully imprisoned, shedding light on how flawed forensic evidence led to their convictions. By combining expert analysis with gripping real-life stories, the show challenges the reliability of forensic techniques and sparks important conversations about justice and accountability in the criminal justice system.
Episodes
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1
Blood Pattern Analysis
After bloodstain pattern analysts provided their expert opinions, a jury found former state trooper David Camm guilty of murdering his family. However...
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2
Bite Mark Analysis
In his youth, Keith Harward was wrongfully sentenced for a brutal assault due to questionable bitemark evidence. After spending 33 years behind bars, ...
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3
Firearm Examination
Firearms analysis is a widely used method in forensic science across the United States, but it has recently faced significant criticism. The ongoing n...
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4
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Audrey Edmunds, a suburban mother, was found guilty of shaking a neighbor’s infant to death. However, after serving 11 years in prison, she was exon...
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5
Footwear Analysis
At the gruesome crime scene in Idaho, investigators found a shoe print that appeared to correspond with the footwear of Charles Fain, featuring a dist...
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6
Arson Investigation
After spending nearly 27 years in prison, David Gavitt was exonerated thanks to advancements in arson investigation science. Meanwhile, Anthony Kyles ...