Really interesting. I occasionally processed forensic geological samples early in my career The first one I ever did was a case of a woman estranged from her husband who Police believed had murdered her. We were able to prove her body had been transported in the boot of her car and that her car had been at the site where her body was found. There was also other evidence that the last person to drive her car was her estranged husband. the case did not proceed because the victim had a number of boyfriends following their separation and police felt the defense would claim one of them killed her. Thirty years later a witness came forward and her evidence along with our forensic evidence meant he was convicted. I have also watched the occasional true crime show where forensic evidence was key to securing a conviction. In a couple of those the forensic work was so badly done that I was surprised that it was accepted. I know if I was a juror I would have asked some very pertinent questions. In Australia jurors are permitted to ask questions with the courts approval and I have done so when evidence presented was not clear. In that case there was a significant discrepancy in recording of weights of drugs seized at the crime scene and later recording at the forensic laboratory that analysed them. My question actually resolved the discrepancy so there was no funny business going on with that piece of evidence. The rest of the police case on the other hand.
What a brilliant trio of interviews. Dame Sue Black is so sensible and explains things in an easy to understand way.
Very well explained...loved it
I love listening to her because she is so interesting and I learn so much! I would love to be in a class where she is a teacher!
I love listening to Sue 🙂. Watching this with my dogs and they fell straight asleep 🤣 like doggy asmr 💪💪
I'm so grateful for these interviews with Prof. Dame Black. What a wise gem! For the video, I just wish we could have the high-pitched ending removed.
Really interesting. I occasionally processed forensic geological samples early in my career The first one I ever did was a case of a woman estranged from her husband who Police believed had murdered her. We were able to prove her body had been transported in the boot of her car and that her car had been at the site where her body was found. There was also other evidence that the last person to drive her car was her estranged husband.
the case did not proceed because the victim had a number of boyfriends following their separation and police felt the defense would claim one of them killed her. Thirty years later a witness came forward and her evidence along with our forensic evidence meant he was convicted.
I have also watched the occasional true crime show where forensic evidence was key to securing a conviction. In a couple of those the forensic work was so badly done that I was surprised that it was accepted. I know if I was a juror I would have asked some very pertinent questions. In Australia jurors are permitted to ask questions with the courts approval and I have done so when evidence presented was not clear. In that case there was a significant discrepancy in recording of weights of drugs seized at the crime scene and later recording at the forensic laboratory that analysed them. My question actually resolved the discrepancy so there was no funny business going on with that piece of evidence. The rest of the police case on the other hand.
What about a judge/judges that have a background in science-based learning?
Science and Maths in a law degree...now there is something!