Publications by authors named "Carlos Zaror-Sanchez"
J Forensic Leg Med
May 2023
Article Synopsis
- Forensic odontology (FO) is facing scrutiny for its scientific validity, particularly in bite mark identification (BMI), which has been heavily criticized in the Netflix documentary "The Innocence Files."
- A review of wrongful conviction cases found that while BMI was a misleading forensic evidence in 26 cases, it was not the sole cause in most instances; other factors like official misconduct and perjury were more prevalent.
- The review emphasizes the need to distinguish FO from BMI, as FO includes a wider range of reliable forensic practices beyond just bite mark analysis.
