A quick read for today, but extremely fascinating. This recent crime phenomenon has many dimensions. The term refers to increased awareness of forensic science due to shows like CSI; this has had an effect on the way people commit crimes, the way victims and their families view criminal investigations, and the way juries respond to the presentation of evidence. It's exciting to ponder how the “perfect crime” could be committed; lately, in the post-CSI world, it seems more intangible than ever (could this be why so many crime stories are now conveniently set in eras past?). It just seems to have (almost humorously) spawned idiots trying to cover up their crimes with techniques to counter what they saw on CSI. Of course, most people who commit premeditated murders are insane or unintelligent anyway; otherwise, they wouldn't have done it in the first place, right?
Highlights:
-I had no idea that the abilities of forensics that we see on CSI are totally overblown in comparison to the real forensics. Shoulda known!
-Forensics in television has led to an increased interest in college students, and many Universities are adding or expanding their courses for Forensic Science.
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