In many cases departments either fail to collect or destroy DNA evidence that could save a life. In others, DNA is manipulated or mishandled resulting in wrongful convictions.
More on the trouble with DNA evidence from @theappeal
https://theappeal.org/justice-in-america-episode-27-junk-forensic-science/ …
When DNA is available, it’s easily manipulated or straight up mishandled, leading to innocent people behind bars with little legal recourse. In cases like these legal representation and public support is harder to come by but no less needed.https://theappeal.org/new-york-city-dna-database-lab-errors/ …