Forensic Science Panel Recommends Arson Probe
The State Fire Marshal's Office and Innocence Project of Texas will review past arson cases to determine whether faulty science could have led to wrongful convictions after the Texas Forensic Science Commission today approved recommendations to create a review program and improve arson investigations in the state.
The momentous and long-awaited move was welcomed by the family of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was convicted of killing his three daughters in a 1991 arson fire. He was executed in 2004, and scientists have since discredited the science that was used to cement his arson conviction.
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Victoria Reed Bailey via Texas Tribune on Facebook
It is way, way past time!
Christina Jonsson via Texas Tribune on Facebook
How about a forensic arson review of the Governor's mansion?
Christina Jonsson via Texas Tribune on Facebook
That arson was a crime against Texans, as a result of administrative negligence. Thanks to federal stimulus funds that were meant to help boost our Texas economy, which were used to rebuild the mansion, Texas was short changed again.