Eyewitness misidentification is by far the leading cause of wrongful convictions. Nationwide, 75% of wrongful convictions that were overturned by DNA testing involved erroneous identifications from victims or witnesses. In this episode, Detective Chris Anderson and Fatima Silva, Esq. discuss the CJ Rice case in Philadelphia and speak with eyewitness expert, Jules Epstein, on why eyewitness identification is often fallible and unreliable.

About Jules Epstein:

Jules Epstein is a Professor of Law and Director of Advocacy Programs at Temple University Beasley School of Law. He has authored dozens of articles and book chapters on criminal law and evidence topics. In recent years, Professor Epstein’s work has concentrated in eyewitness identification where he testifies as an expert witness.

Join the stars of ID's hit show, Reasonable Doubt, Detective Chris Anderson and Fatima Silva, Esq. for the podcast that fans have been waiting for. Chris and Fatima talk all things true crime, including cases they investigated on Reasonable Doubt.

Jules Epstein is a Professor of Law and Director of Advocacy Programs at Temple University Beasley School of Law. He has authored dozens of articles and book chapters on criminal law and evidence topics. In recent years, Professor Epstein’s work has concentrated in eyewitness identification where he testifies as an expert witness.

About Chris Anderson and Fatima Silva:

Retired homicide detective Chris Anderson and criminal defense attorney Fatima Silva have spent years helping desperate families who believe their loved ones were wrongfully convicted of murder. In their new podcast, Crime & Cookie Juice, Chris and Fatima talk about cases that they are passionate about while enjoying their favorite glass of "Cookie Juice" aka bourbon. Join Chris and Fatima as they pour their bourbon and pore into evidence.

Reasonable Doubt (Seasons 1-5) airs on Investigation and Discovery Plus. On their hit tv show, "Reasonable Doubt, " Chris and Fatima were forced to decide whether there's really been a wrongful conviction or whether the family needs to face the bitter truth that their loved one is guilty as charged. "Reasonable Doubt" is a hard-hitting, balanced, and emotional look at the United States criminal justice system. Learn more about the stars and reach out!

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