Evidence Over Myth in High-Profile Cases | Las Vegas News

A retired fingerprint examiner with 30 years at the Metropolitan Police drops his new book “The Innocence Machine,” warning how media and advocates can warp public perception in high-profile criminal cases — sometimes even swaying trial outcomes. He dismantles wild theories around Scott Peterson’s conviction, dismisses claims Laci Peterson interrupted a burglary, and highlights how the Anthony Porter and Alstory Simon cases show how obsession with exoneration can blind us to crucial evidence. He also touches on Alex Murdaugh and Leonard Peltier, stressing that while he respects defense work and the Innocence Project, his core message is simple: evidence must always be the ultimate arbiter — whether convicting or exonerating. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fca066d47606c3c5