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EPISODE · Aug 31, 2025 · 58 MIN

Shroud on Trial

from Backstory on the Shroud of Turin

In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, Guy R. Powell interviews lawyer and Shroud researcher William Red, who applies legal reasoning to the centuries-old mystery of the Shroud.William explains how courtroom standards reasonable suspicion, balance of probabilities, and beyond reasonable doubt can be applied to Shroud evidence. He demonstrates why the 1988 Carbon 14 dating, flawed by breaches in protocol and limited sampling, would be inadmissible in court. Instead, he highlights stronger evidence:Pollen unique to JerusalemDust samples from crucifixion-related areasBlood serum halos around woundsForensic details confirming crucifixion practicesHe contrasts absurd theories, like a Da Vinci forgery, against overwhelming corroborative science. Through a legal lens, the evidence tips the scales toward authenticity, pointing to a first-century origin.This discussion bridges law, science, and faith, asking: what verdict would you render if you were the juror?Whether you’re a believer, skeptic, or curious investigator, William’s perspective reframes the Shroud as more than an artifact—it becomes a witness to the Resurrection.Click here to view the video: https://youtu.be/t-YWL2ZmWl0

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