The CSI Effect: What is fact and fiction in forensic science?

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TV shows and movies about crime solving have exploded in popularity in recent years, but real-life forensic research is much more complicated, and much more diverse, than what we see on the screen. Is forensic science in the media actually affecting real-life court cases, and are criminals walking free because of junk science? Meet experts from Laurentian's Department of Forensic Science and hear some myths busted about forensics. Supported by NSERC. Panelists included: Dr. Scott FairgrieveFull Professor, Department of Forensic Science and Director, Forensic Osteology Laboratory, Laurentian University Dr. Gerard M. CourtinProfessor Emeritus, Adjunct Professor, Department of Forensic Science, Laurentian University Dr. James WattersonAssociate Professor and Chair, Department of Forensic Science, Laurentian University Moderator: Dana MurchisonStaff Scientist, Science North