Twice Burned

First, the fire burns you or your loved ones or your home—then, you find yourself “burned” again by the justice system. Twice Burned: A Fire Scientist’s Adventures in Overturning and Preventing Wrongful Arson Convictions tells the story of renowned fire investigator John J. Lentini’s 50 years as a forensic scientist. In recounting his most significant cases, Lentini highlights the critical challenges faced by forensic science, including ignorance, cognitive biases, and errors that have led to wr