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Old 06-09-2004, 11:10 AM   #100
ladysycamore
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Originally posted by jinx
Do you think it's more likely that these cases are on TV because they are the norm, or because they are unique or remarkable in some way?
I think it's becoming the norm. Forensic Science, over time, has become more advanced and is now able to seek out and convict more criminals. Even cold cases are being reopened more because of new evidence that has been found:

Cold Case Files:
http://www.aetv.com/tv/shows/coldcasefiles/
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