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Nova

Forensics on Trial (Season 39, Episode 13)

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TV Episode | 54 min | Documentary

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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 ...See moreNova 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. Written by Shatterdaymorn See less

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19 cast members

Name	STARmeter	Known for
Bray Poor Self - Narrator Self - Narrator See fewer	Members only	Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995)
Jessica Gabel Self - Georgia State University Self - Georgia State University See fewer	Members only	Nova (1974)
Robert Shaler Self - Pennsylvania State University Self - Pennsylvania State University See fewer	Members only	Crime Scene University (2008)
Roy Arthur Brown Self - Accused Murderer Self - Accused Murderer See fewer	Members only	Nova (1974)
Mark Acree Self - Independent Forensic Scientist Self - Independent Forensic Scientist See fewer	Members only	Nova (1974)
Brandon Mayfield Self - Accused Bomber Self - Accused Bomber See fewer	Members only	Bloodlines (I) (2007)
Akhlesh Lakhtakia Self - Pennsylvania State University Self - Pennsylvania State University See fewer	Members only	Nova (1974)
Coe Ecker Self - Retired Sheriff's Investigator Self - Retired Sheriff's Investigator See fewer	Members only	Nova (1974)
Lowell Levine Self - New York State Police Medicolegal Investigation Unit Self - New York State Police Medicolegal Investigation Unit See fewer	Members only	Nova (1974)
Anders Ynnerman Self - Linköping University Self - Linköping University See fewer	Members only	Allt vi är (2010)
Anders Persson Self - Linköping University Self - Linköping University See fewer	Members only	The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005)
Thomas Rydell Self - Interactive Institute Self - Interactive Institute See fewer	Members only	Nova (1974)
Ralph Ristenbatt Self - Pennsylvania State University Self - Pennsylvania State University See fewer	Members only	Nova (1974)
Katherine O'Hanlon Self - Pennsylvania State University Self - Pennsylvania State University See fewer	Members only	Nova (1974)
Henry Lee Self - University of New Haven Self - University of New Haven See fewer	Members only	Unsolved Mysteries (1987)
Jeff Locklear Self - Fayetteville, North Carolina Police Department, Homicide Unit Self - Fayetteville, North Carolina Police Department, Homicide Unit See fewer	Members only	Nova (1974)
David Hinks Self - North Carolina State University Self - North Carolina State University See fewer	Members only	The Fly II (1989)
R. Michael Young Self - North Carolina State University Self - North Carolina State University See fewer	Members only	Nova (1974)
Mitzi Montoya Self - Arizona State University Self - Arizona State University See fewer	Members only	Nova (1974)

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