Forensic Files

Jurors discuss differences in Lovelace investigations

48 Hours

  • Feb 21, 2016
  • 0:46
  • Short

Jurors talk about the eight-year lapse in the investigation into the death of Cory Lovelace -- how the original pathologist had the advantage of examining the body, while subsequent pathologists had only photos and reports from the police and medical experts.

Brief Summary

The episode critiques the original autopsy's findings and discusses the limitations of later analyses.

Key points

  • Pathologist's Testimony Questioned. The reliability of the original autopsy is scrutinized due to the methods used.
  • Original Autopsy Limitations. Discussion on the limitations of the original autopsy compared to later examinations.

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