The CSI Effect: What TV Gets Wrong About Crime Scenes

Presented by: Sheila L Stephens
Categories: Forensics | Writing

How much of what we see on television actually reflects real crime scene work? Sheila L. Stephens takes listeners inside real law enforcement and forensic investigations to separate fact from fiction. This session shows where popular crime shows get it wrong and how writers can avoid common myths to create mysteries that feel authentic and believable.

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