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# You've Been Lied to About DNA Evidence
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/its-okay-be-smart/episode/youve-been-lied-to-about-dna-evidence-uc985p/
- Published: 2026-06-23T19:15:25.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-23T22:00:34.000Z
- Description: DNA solves crimes, but what happens when it sends innocent people to prison?
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Be Smart, Season 14, Episode 2, #ZZZ_Episode_94d2103d-1018-4210-8a9a-58f6fd141893, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_dc38a6e9-266e-43c1-b647-45e7445fad27, #v1.16

DNA evidence is supposed to be the gold standard of criminal investigation. But what happens when that same technology sends innocent people to prison? Featuring interviews with Amanda Knox and forensic DNA expert Dr. Greg Hampikian, this is my investigation of DNA forensics, and what happens when we trust the science but don't ask the right questions.