Forensic pathology and the miscarriage of justice
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- 作者：Michael S. Pollanen (1) (2)
- 关键词：Forensic pathology ; Review ; Quality assurance ; Wrongful conviction
- 刊名：Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology
- 出版年：2012
- 出版时间：September 2012
- 年：2012
- 卷：8
- 期：3
- 页码：285-289
- 全文大小：277KB
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1. Centre for Forensic Science and Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
2. Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, 26 Grenville Street, Toronto, ON, M7A 2G9, Canada
文摘
A case of conviction for rape-murder that was eventually overturned based on a post-conviction re-evaluation of the findings at autopsy is described. The main issue elucidated on post-conviction review was that postmortem anal dilation and postmortem hypostatic hemorrhages of the neck were misinterpreted as injuries. After review of the autopsy findings, the prosecution agreed with the appellant that a miscarriage of justice had occurred and the conviction was quashed by an appellate court. This case underscores the need for an awareness of key pitfalls that can be encountered at autopsy, such as the proper interpretation of postmortem artefacts. The evolving role of the evidence-based framework for forensic pathology is explored as a systemic solution to enhance the administration of justice.