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Autopsy Of A Fairytale By Nicole Scarano

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A Detective Portrayed and Reflected EmilyAnne Smith Troy University Forensics In the Media Dr. Dautartas 4/22/24. Introduction The forensic science field has many aspects that are reflected in the media in different ways. These variations of reflection can lead to a mistaken understanding of the field and present a false confidence in not only the forensic science field but also the criminal justice system and law enforcement. Through television shows, podcasts, social media platforms, etc., the reflection hits a wide audience, and that painted view can affect our criminal justice system. One of the media platforms, books, takes the aspects of forensic science and can either turn it into a more documentary/true crime tone or turn it into romance. Autopsy of a Fairytale, by Nicole Scarano, is a mystery …show more content…

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