@asherahresearch People think there's one 'lie' number and argue over whether it's zero but there's really half a dozen different #s.
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Replying to @Recursion_Agent
@asherahresearch Yeap. It's an ugly, ugly problem, and people insist on making it worse.2 replies 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @St_Rev
@St_Rev@asherahresearch Have you studied on false arson convictions? I'm nearly convinced this will turn out to be the worst of the worst.2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @NineBandedBooks
@NineBandedBooks@asherahresearch I have not! Only read about a couple of specific cases. First impression is to doubt that, though, only...1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @St_Rev
@NineBandedBooks@asherahresearch ...because insurers are better at evidence-based science than prosecutors, & drive some arson cases.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @St_Rev
@St_Rev I only know of one famous case (father accused of murder, later vindicated)@NineBandedBooks1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @Recursion_Agent
@asherahresearch@NineBandedBooks I know of one where dad was executed.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @St_Rev
@St_Rev@asherahresearch Willingham. There are others. I think it's probably pervasive because 1) the junk forensics are pervasive ...1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @NineBandedBooks
@St_Rev@asherahresearch 2) non-arson house fires are relatively common, 3) "motives" are usually present (e.g., insurance) ...5 replies 0 retweets 1 like
@NineBandedBooks @asherahresearch Yeah, murder-by-arson prosecutions seem as fucked up as Mississippi bite-mark prosecutions.
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