David Klatzow, known as one of South Africa’s most famous forensic scientists, is now an author, as his new book, Denied Justice, was recently released.

The book explores how justice can be misconstrued due to incorrect forensic investigation, and explores a number of victim’s stories who were wrongfully accused with improper evidence.

“Contrary to what television series like CSI and NCIS would have one believe, forensic science does not provide instant answers to impenetrable crimes,” reads the book’s description. “In reality, forensic science is neither clearcut nor easy to interpret, and practitioners are not all competent.”

From the infamous Dr Crippen case in 19th-century England to the dingo–baby trial in Australia and the unsolved murder of Inge Lotz, Justice Denied reveals the incalculable damage done both to people’s lives and to justice across the globe. Justice, while age-old, is not always served when bad science plays a hand.

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