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Back in the 1980s, Colin Pitchfork was the first murderer convicted through DNA profiling, a breakthrough that would help usher in a new age of forensic science. Nowadays, when DNA evidence connects a suspect to a crime scene, it might seem like the case is closed.
However, DNA evidence isn't always the guaranteed solution to solving a crime. In this episode of Misconceptions, Mytour host Justin Dodd takes a closer look at how DNA can sometimes mislead investigators, while also debunking other popular myths about forensic science.
Like many scientific fields, forensic science involves a lot of hypothesis, theory, and trial and error. Plus, not everyone agrees on which pieces of evidence are reliable. For instance, bite mark analysis is a far more controversial method than you may realize.
If you believe that our society’s fixation on crime dramas has contributed to some of these misconceptions, you’re absolutely right. Hit play below to discover more.
