{"product_id":"defective-science","title":"Defective Science, Dr. David Klatzow","description":"\u003cp\u003eDEFECTIVE SCIENCE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDR DAVID KLATZOW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAN INQUIRY INTO THE VALIDITY OF BALLISTIC FINGERPRINTING AS A RELIABLE FORENSIC TOOL AND THE FEASIBILITY OF ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE NATIONAL BALLISTIC IMAGING DATABASE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLAUNCHED AT HUNTEX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a country where forensic evidence can determine the outcome of justice, how reliable is the science behind it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2016, Clem Daniel, a Johannesburg attorney and firearm collector, brought together firearm associations, dealers, and enthusiasts across South Africa to fund an independent scientific investigation into ballistic fingerprinting. The objective was clear - to test whether this widely accepted forensic method could truly withstand scientific scrutiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe investigation was led by Dr David Klatzow, one of South Africa’s most respected independent forensic scientists, with over forty-two years of experience. His career includes involvement in landmark cases such as the attempted murder of Frank Chikane and the Helderberg disaster. Commissioned to conduct both research and practical testing, Dr Klatzow approached the subject with scientific rigour and independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupporting the project was Chas Lotter, editor and research lead behind Firearms Developed and Manufactured in Southern Africa, who refined the report and expanded the research into ballistic testing methodologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe findings are both significant and controversial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a full year of investigation, the conclusion is unequivocal - ballistic fingerprinting, as presented in court, is not definitive science, but rather expert opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 2017 as an e-book, Defective Science is now available in a printed edition through G5 Books, including an additional chapter by Dr Klatzow that further explores the implications of these findings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY THIS BOOK MATTERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLEGAL RELEVANCE\u003cbr\u003eEssential reading for legal professionals, law enforcement, and forensic practitioners\u003cbr\u003eSCIENTIFIC SCRUTINY\u003cbr\u003eA rare, independent examination of a widely accepted forensic discipline\u003cbr\u003eSOUTH AFRICAN CONTEXT\u003cbr\u003eGrounded in local research, cases, and regulatory realities\u003cbr\u003eCOLLECTOR’S RELEASE\u003cbr\u003eNow available in print for the first time through G5 Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"G5 Books","offers":[{"title":"Soft Cover","offer_id":52157066838309,"sku":null,"price":245.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hard Cover","offer_id":52157066871077,"sku":null,"price":345.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/9157\/8917\/files\/1_7c9c62fd-e9d1-4e78-b750-bb38babcefa0.png?v=1774597043","url":"https:\/\/g5books.com\/products\/defective-science","provider":"G5 Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}