Warning: This episode contains details of graphic violence and sexual assault. 

Using bitemarks to investigate crimes dates back centuries to the Salem Witch Trials, but it became famous in the modern era during the prosecution of Ted Bundy. Bitemarks are often touted as being as unique as a person’s fingerprint.  But Keith Harward calls that claim bogus. He was wrongfully convicted of murder and rape based on bitemark evidence. 

If you'd like to learn more about Charles McCrory's case, check out Liliana Segura and Jordan Smith's article in the Intercept:

https://theintercept.com/2023/03/12/bite-mark-analysis-charles-mccrory-alabama/

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