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Rachael Geiser shares her experience working as a criminal defense investigator on some of America's most notorious trials, including the West Memphis Three case and several death penalty cases. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at the methodical process of criminal defense investigation and the importance of thinking creatively when approaching complex cases.

• Currently works for the Major Cases Team at the Shelby County Public Defender's Office handling first-degree murder cases
• Joined the West Memphis Three case in 2005 when Fran Walsh and Peter Jackson funded a renewed investigation
• Developed a systematic approach to case investigation through comprehensive task lists
• Learned the importance of "thinking outside the box" from criticism by one of Jason Baldwin's attorneys
• Collaborated closely with Fran Walsh, who provided valuable input despite being based in New Zealand
• Has worked on three cases where clients received the death penalty: Jesse Dotson, Ricky Bell, and Michael Rimmer
• Believes that scientific evidence, particularly DNA testing, holds the key to solving cases where witness testimony is unreliable

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