Louisiana Supreme Court rejects bite mark evidence in overturning murder conviction

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Louisiana's Supreme Court overturned a murder conviction based on discredited bite mark evidence, freeing a man imprisoned for 30 years. The court deemed bite mark evidence "seriously questionable" and compared the prosecution to witch trials, noting its unreliability in securing convictions. This ruling contrasts with Alabama, where a similar case involving bite mark evidence remains unresolved, highlighting ongoing legal debates over such forensic science.


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