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BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Falconio DNA evidence questioned
The forensic technique, that was a key part of the prosecution’s case against Murdoch, claims to be able to amplify very small genetic samples to create a reliable profile.

This same technique was thrown out in the Omagh bombing case in Northern Ireland.
At least in N. Ireland they have said that they are reviewing all of the cases that were based on this evidence.

This reminds me of the FBI’s claim that the gunpowder in each individual cartridge is different. Of course this is BS. But the Bureau has used it to convict people in the past. Now they say it was bad science, but the FBI won’t give a list of people that were convicted based on this questionable process.

In the various police agencies there are too many junior J Edgars and too little oversight. And when they know they’ve screwed up they let innocent people sit in jail.
Partly because they presume that everyone is guilty and partly to protect their careers.

—So much for justice for all.

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