Episode 5: The Delphi Murders: Justice, Science, and the Shadows of Doubt

In this episode, Natalie and Katrina explore the Delphi murders and how forensic science shaped the case against Richard Allen. They break down the limits of firearm and toolmark analysis, why “ballistics matches” aren’t always scientifically certain, and how flawed forensic methods have led to wrongful convictions across the U.S.

Learn more:
🔬 **Forensic Ballistics Science**

NIJ: Firearm and Toolmark Identification (https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/firearm-and-toolmark-identification)

National Academy of Sciences (2009) Report (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK220360/)

⚖️ **Wrongful Convictions & Forensic Errors**

Innocence Project (https://innocenceproject.org/unvalidated-or-improper-forensic-science/)

National Registry of Exonerations (https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/forensics.aspx)

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