Which of these famous cases involved Loftus's testimony?
Al Capone's trial
Ted Bundy's trial
Charles Manson's trial
Bernie Madoff's trial
Answer
In Ted Bundy's trial, psychologist Elizabeth Loftus provided pivotal testimony on the fallibility of eyewitness memory. Her research demonstrated how easily memories can be influenced by external factors, casting doubt on eyewitness accounts presented by the prosecution. Loftus's expertise challenged the traditional reliance on eyewitness testimonies and brought the scientific scrutiny of such evidence to the forefront, leaving a lasting impact on the legal system's approach to eyewitness identification.
The Mind's Magician: Unleashing the Power of Memory with Elizabeth Loftus
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Who did Loftus collaborate with for the Jane Doe case?
Loftus has appeared as an expert in court for which individual?
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