Forensic science
In the western Balkans, DNA tests help families discover fate of dead relatives
DNA testing is making it possible for thousands of families to recover and identify the skeletal remains of loved ones decades after they were murdered or disappeared. But some families are traumatized and distressed by these discoveries.
Rape Kits Mishandled at NYC Lab
Another medical examiner’s office has discovered serious problems with their analysis of DNA evidence in criminal cases. Just a month ago, The Takeaway reported on a rogue medical technician in Massachusetts, a technician who allegedly tampered with thousands of cases during her tenure at the state crime lab. This time the New York City Medical […]
“The Real CSI”: New Documentary Looks at the Flaws in Forensic Science
Forensic science is central to almost every TV crime drama, but real life forensic science is a lot messier than the way it’s portrayed on television. Andres Cediel is the producer of “The Real CSI,” a new Frontline documentary produced by WGBH. The documentary tries to separate the science from the drama. Jennifer Mnookin, a UCLA […]
