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Eyewitness Memory Is More Reliable Than We Thought | Science News
Eyewitness memory isn’t always unreliable—new research shows it can be solid if handled right. Over 70% of DNA-exonerated wrongful convictions stem from mistaken identifications, but experts now know factors like distance, lighting, race similarity, and flawed lineup procedures can distort memory. The key? Immediate confidence assessment and blind lineups where officers don’t know the suspect’s identity. These reforms are slowly changing policy to prevent tragedies like Ervin Harris’s 42-year wrongful imprisonment. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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