Dr. Dan Krane Explains How DNA Evidence Misleads Juries

Written By Andrew Wildes

Dr. Dan Krane uncovered eight major errors in the DNA evidence that led to Julian Washington’s wrongful conviction for murder in Bermuda. His findings persuaded the UK’s Privy Council to overturn the conviction and forced Bermuda to review more than 400 other cases.

In this episode Andrew and Dr. Krane explore how flawed science and unchecked authority led to Julian Washington losing a decade of his life in prison. We discuss the systemic risks wrongful convictions pose in the Caribbean, and why access to independent expertise is essential to protect justice.

Key Themes

  • DNA evidence as courtroom gold—and why it failed

  • Suspect-centric” interpretation and painting the bullseye

  • Why courts defer to experts, even when they’re wrong

  • The ripple effect: 400+ cases under review in Bermuda

  • Access to experts as a safeguard, not a privilege

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Connect with Professor Dan Krane

  • Website: BioForensics.com

    (Dr. Krane has a ton of articles, video and powerpoint presentations about possible issues with DNA evidence on his website. This is a great resource.)

  • Here’s an example of extensive training Dr Krane has made freely available online:

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