Television has shaped how audiences expect forensics to work, but reality tells a different story. Rachel Howzell Hall leads a discussion with DP Lyle, Jennifer Chase, Robin Burcell, Sheila Lowe, and Steve Scarar about the gap between science fact and pop culture myth. This session explores where fiction often goes wrong and how writers can create believable forensic details without relying on TV shortcuts.
How Fiction Shaped Forensic Science
How did fiction help shape real investigative science? Bradley Harper explores the lasting influence of Sherlock Holmes on modern forensic methods, tracing how imaginative deduction inspired real-world techniques. This session connects storytelling and science,...
