Chapter
The Flaws of the Bertalan System
06:18 - 10:43 (04:24)
The flawed Bertalon system, which measured features like the length of one's nose and width from ear to ear, was responsible for a mistaken identity case at Leavenworth Prison. This led them to move towards using fingerprints instead.
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the Bertillon process and how it was replaced by fingerprinting due to mistaken identities.
06:18 - 09:35 (03:16)
Forensics
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss the Bertillon process and how it was replaced by fingerprinting due to mistaken identities.
ChapterThe Flaws of the Bertalan System
Episode10 Cases of Mistaken Identity
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Adolf Beck was mistakenly identified as a con man named John Smith, who had been bilking women out of their jewelry for almost 20 years.
09:35 - 10:43 (01:07)
Adolf Beck
Summary
Adolf Beck was mistakenly identified as a con man named John Smith, who had been bilking women out of their jewelry for almost 20 years. The case brought into question the validity of eyewitness testimony.