Chapter
Issues in Forensic Evidence and Conviction
46:49 - 50:24 (03:35)
The legal system has no way of acknowledging mistakes, even when forensic evidence can be unreliable. It is difficult to verify with forensic material, but if an error in forensic evidence was made, is there no recourse steps to take?
Clips
A veteran prosecutor named Dennis Sadra writes a letter advocating for a full pardon for Harry Reyes, an innocent man convicted of a crime.
46:49 - 48:23 (01:34)
Summary
A veteran prosecutor named Dennis Sadra writes a letter advocating for a full pardon for Harry Reyes, an innocent man convicted of a crime. Despite being denied by the Texas Board of Paroles and Pardons, Harry is released on parole in December 2003.
ChapterIssues in Forensic Evidence and Conviction
EpisodeMURDERED: Father Patrick Ryan
PodcastCrime Junkie
This podcast episode delves into a case that highlights the flaws in the legal system, where even a top prosecutor admitting they got it wrong doesn't guarantee a pardon, and the lack of acknowledgement of mistakes in court proceedings leads to wrongful convictions and contradicting decisions.
48:23 - 49:32 (01:09)
Summary
This podcast episode delves into a case that highlights the flaws in the legal system, where even a top prosecutor admitting they got it wrong doesn't guarantee a pardon, and the lack of acknowledgement of mistakes in court proceedings leads to wrongful convictions and contradicting decisions.
ChapterIssues in Forensic Evidence and Conviction
EpisodeMURDERED: Father Patrick Ryan
PodcastCrime Junkie
The podcast discusses the possibility of re-examining forensic evidence in a 1994 murder case where the Odessa police deliberately destroyed all the crime scene evidence, making it impossible to reopen the case.
49:32 - 50:24 (00:51)
Summary
The podcast discusses the possibility of re-examining forensic evidence in a 1994 murder case where the Odessa police deliberately destroyed all the crime scene evidence, making it impossible to reopen the case.