25 Questions
What did the FBI admit to in 2015?
relying on faulty hair analysis in trials
How many defendants sentenced to death were convicted on fraudulent evidence?
32
What did the September 2016 report from the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) cast doubt on?
common forensics methods
What are the two types of scientific validity mentioned in the report?
foundational and applied
Which type of DNA had both types of scientific validity?
single-source DNA
What do multiple-source DNA, fingerprinting, and other forensic methods require to establish validity?
further testing
Who were the three interviewed professors in the article?
The article does not mention the names of the three interviewed professors.
What is the main message of the article?
The main message of the article is to emphasize the importance of using scientifically valid and reliable methods in the field of forensics.
What happened to Amanda Knox's roommate, Meredith Kercher?
Meredith Kercher was found dead in her locked room. Her body was bloody and partially naked.
What evidence led to the arrest of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito?
Trace amounts of Knox's DNA found on the kitchen knife and Sollecito's DNA found on Kercher's bra clasp.
What flaws were uncovered in the forensic evidence against Knox and Sollecito during their appeals trial?
Experts noted flaws such as cross-contamination of collected items, absence of the victim's DNA on the alleged murder weapon, and improper handling of evidence by the police.
What was the verdict in the trial of OJ Simpson?
OJ Simpson was found not guilty.
What did Manuel Vasquez testify to seeing that suggested the use of accelerants in the fire and indicated arson?
puddle configurations
What did investigators later attribute Willingham's burns to?
being in the fire before the flashover
Who found Vasquez's claims to be dubious and stated that there was no evidence to suggest arson?
Gerald Hurst
Who led the Texas Forensic Science Commission's investigation into the case?
Dr. Craig Beyler
What did the Texas Forensic Science Commission conclude about Vasquez's testimony?
there was not ample evidence for arson and Vasquez's testimony was 'hardly consistent with a scientific mind-set'
What did Attorney General Jeff Sessions say about the scientific principles used in DNA analysis?
those proven scientific principles are not uncertain
Who founded the Innocence Project?
Peter Neufeld and Barry Scheck
What was the outcome of David Camm's first trial?
David Camm was found guilty and sentenced to 195 years in prison.
What evidence led to David Camm's conviction during his third trial?
The defense presented evidence of falsified credentials by the initial blood splatter expert and the discovery of Boney's DNA under Kim Camm's fingernails and her DNA on his sweatshirt.
What evidence led to the acquittal and release of David Camm?
A Dutch forensic expert found Boney's DNA under Kim Camm's fingernails and her DNA on his sweatshirt, providing evidence that sealed his conviction.
Who were the Ford Heights Four and what happened to them?
The Ford Heights Four were four black men who were wrongly convicted for the rape and murder of Carol Schmal and Lawrence Lionberg. After 17 years in prison, they were exonerated and awarded $36 million in damages.
What evidence was presented during the first trial of the Ford Heights Four?
State serologist Michael Podlecki testified that at least one of the rapists had type A secretor blood, which both Williams and Adams tested positive for. This assertion was later refuted by an independent forensic witness.
What evidence led to the exoneration of the Ford Heights Four?
New evidence, including a genuine eyewitness account and DNA evidence, coupled with confessions from the actual murderers, led to the exoneration of the Ford Heights Four after 17 years in prison.
Test your knowledge on the David Camm case, a controversial trial involving forensic evidence, motives, and a questionable conviction. Explore the details of the case and see if you can uncover the truth behind the guilty verdict.
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