Forensic TV shows help criminals escape police?
LONDON (Reuters) - Television shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, depicting forensic scientists at work, are helping criminals avoid identification, New Scientist magazine said on Wednesday.
People are forensically aware," said Guy Rutty from the Forensic Pathology unit at Leicester University.
Burglars were wearing gloves during break-ins and rapists were using condoms to avoid leaving DNA evidence.
Car thieves had even taken to leaving cigarette butts from bins in stolen cars to muddy the forensic trail.
Ah yes, rocket science indeed. Wear gloves and don't leave clues. Although, this COULD explain why the conviction rate for homicides has dropped to approximately 64%. Then again, after seeing the police action in New Orleans I'm surprised it's that high.
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