Forensic Science is a field that has overtaken courtrooms and television screens alike. These two worlds, forensic science, and media, collided when a little show called CSI was created. CSI quickly become one of the most popular science fiction shows in the world, but it came with a price. Those who watch the show are exposed to the world of forensic science and are led to believe it's an easy world to understand. This is where we get into some trouble. Today, we take a look at a media effect called the CSI Effect and see whether or not this plays a hand in the courtroom.

All the sources in this episode are listed below:

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/most-watched-tv-show-in-the-world-csi_n_1597968

http://lsprg.asu.edu/archive/csieffect.pdf

http://www.imprimus.net/forensic_classroom/PDF%20Files/Publications/NIJ%20Journal%20-%20CSI%20Effect.pdf

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201605/the-guilty-pleasure-true-crime-tv

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