In 1984, serial killer Henry Lee Lucas –who confessed to killing hundreds of people, although only three were confirmed– claimed responsibility for Smith's death.

FILE - Forensic scientist Henry Lee testifies during a murder trial on Sept. 15, 2003, in Durham, N.C. A federal judge on Friday, July 21, 2023, has found famed forensic scientist Henry Lee liable ...

LOS ANGELES – MAY 16: (AFP OUT) Forensic scientist Dr. Henry C. Lee shows the court a cotton swab similar to the one he used to collect evidence from the crime scene at Phil Spector’s home ...

Dr. Henry Lee is considered a hometown hero to many in Connecticut. He’s been called the godfather of forensic science and has worked on notable cases here and around the country, including the ...

Dr. Henry Lee presents a slideshow for reporters at a press conference at the University of New Haven on July 11 to defend his testimonies in court for cases that may have led to false convictions.

Dr. Henry Lee, 84, was ruled liable for the wrongful convictions of Ralph “Ricky” Birch and Shawn Henning by US District Judge Victor Bolden in a pre-trial ruling released on Friday.

(AP) — Famed forensic scientist Henry Lee defended his work and reputation Wednesday after a federal judge found him liable last week in a lawsuit for fabricating evidence in a murder trial that sent ...