Summary We all know forensics makes good TV-but does it make good science? Stricter legal standards, combined with the advent of DNA analysis, have exposed the shaky scientific foundations of a number of forensic techniques. NGC takes a hard look at some of the most venerable forensic disciplines, fire investigation and firearms analysis, and asks whether the methods that make such good TV also make good science.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Eric Meyers Rushmore DeNooyer Michael Izquierdo Roger Tilling
Genres : Adventure Documentary
Release date : Oct 11, 2006
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : National Geographic
Language : English
Filming locations : Egypt
Production companies : France 5 France Télévision Distribution Handel Productions
Summary We all know forensics makes good TV-but does it make good science? Stricter legal standards, combined with the advent of DNA analysis, have exposed the shaky scientific foundations of a number of forensic techniques. NGC takes a hard look at some of the most venerable forensic disciplines, fire investigation and firearms analysis, and asks whether the methods that make such good TV also make good science.
Genres : Adventure Documentary
Release date : Oct 11, 2006
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : National Geographic
Language : English
Filming locations : Egypt
Production companies : France 5 France Télévision Distribution Handel Productions