Twice Burned: A Fire Scientist's Adventures in Overturning and Preventing Wrongful Arson Convictions

First, the fire burns you or your loved ones or your home—then, you find yourself “burned” again by the justice system.

Twice Burned: A Fire Scientist’s Adventures in Overturning and Preventing Wrongful Arson Convictions tells the story of renowned fire investigator John J. Lentini’s 50 years as a forensic scientist. In recounting his most significant cases, Lentini highlights the critical challenges faced by forensic science, including ignorance, cognitive biases, and errors that have led t...