EYEWITNESS IDENTIFICATION

Apr 26 2025CRIME

Justice Delayed, But Not Denied: The Long Road to Freedom

A man from Denver has finally walked free after spending fifteen years behind bars for a crime he did not commit. The journey to his exoneration was long and arduous, but it highlights the power of perseverance and the importance of questioning the status quo. The man, James "Cass" Garner, was sentenced for a shooting that took place at a Denver bar in 2009. The inc...

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Jan 22 2025CRIME

The ELI Database: A New Tool for Eyewitness Research

For a long time, scientists have been studying how well people can identify criminals from lineups. They usually set up a fake crime and then show people a lineup of photos to see if they can pick out the "culprit. " Researchers created something new called the Eyewitness Lineup Identity (ELI) database. This database includes over 200 different people's crime videos ...

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