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When Fingerprints Lie: Real Cases of Forensic Failure
Season 2
Episode 50
Published 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Description
Fingerprints were once the gold standard in criminal evidence—until wrongful identifications exposed their limits. We recount the Shirley McKie ordeal, the Madrid commuter train bombing print error, and the New York State Police Troop C scandal, examining how each case unfolded and what it taught the justice system about forensic reliability.