Nuclear DNA testing is common in forensic science, according to Michael Marciano ... said DNA from a discarded pizza box linked him to hair from one of the victims. When Heuermann was charged ...

After all, it is hard to argue with science. On television shows ... surprised to learn that any type of evidence collected by a forensic investigator, such as fingerprints, blood, and hair, will ...

In "Forensics on Trial," NOVA investigates how modern forensics, including the analysis of fingerprints, bite marks, ballistics, hair ... or improperly handled forensic science.