Crime scene investigation is rarely like you see it on CSI, and this was certainly the case of arson investigations in decades past. Arson investigation was one of those fields that was built on myths, on practices handed down by the “last guy” who had the job. And unfortunately, those practices were often far from reliable. [Read more…]
State Commission To Investigate Old Arson Convictions
If you haven’t heard of Cameron Todd Willingham, you haven’t heard of the one man who is believed to have been executed by the state of Texas when he was actually innocent of the charges against him. Why was the death penalty doled out in a case where the guilt of the defendant was questionable, at best? Because he was convicted using flawed scientific practices and the system did nothing, at the time, to discredit such practices. [Read more…]
Arson Suspected in El Paso Fires
Arson isn’t a very common crime, but when it does happen it is taken very seriously. According to the El Paso Times and Fire Rescue 1 a recent fire brings the number of burned homes to 5 for this month in one local region. [Read more…]
East Texas Church Arsons Mount
The number of churches burned in suspected arsons in East Texas now stands at ten since New Year’s Day. While officials aren’t sure of the motive or if they all involve the same arsonist(s), they do know that the crimes have local congregations in fear. [Read more…]
