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Shotgun Shells and the CSI Effect
56:44 - 1:00:28 (03:44)
The host discusses the forensics of shotgun shells and how they are presented in crime dramas, specifically focusing on the lack of accuracy in the portrayal of shotgun shell evidence in CSI-type shows.
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The speaker expresses concern over the difficulty of tying a specific shotgun shell to a particular weapon.
56:44 - 58:32 (01:48)
Legal Proceedings
Summary
The speaker expresses concern over the difficulty of tying a specific shotgun shell to a particular weapon. He believes it is a major problem in a particular court case and thinks the defense has a solid argument.
ChapterShotgun Shells and the CSI Effect
EpisodeRLRC Daily 3/3/23 Murdaugh Defense Summation Break Down
PodcastReal Life Real Crime
Despite attempts to demonstrate close-range weapon testing, experts for the defense in the Paul Murdoch case have expressed doubts about the practicality of this method and point out the lack of blowback in his shooting.
58:32 - 1:00:28 (01:56)
Paul Murdoch
Summary
Despite attempts to demonstrate close-range weapon testing, experts for the defense in the Paul Murdoch case have expressed doubts about the practicality of this method and point out the lack of blowback in his shooting.