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Renowned Forensic Scientist Dr. Henry C. Lee Dies at 87

3/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Dr. Henry C. Lee died March 27, 2026, in Henderson, Nevada, at 87 after a brief illness.
Born in China, he moved to the United States in 1964, and founded University of New Haven's forensic program in 1975.
Lee testified in high-profile cases including the O.J. Simpson trial and the JonBenét Ramsey murder.
He denied wrongdoing after two cases led to overturned convictions and a $25 million settlement in Connecticut.

History

Historical Context

The 1995 O.J. Simpson trial, presided over by Judge Lance Ito, became a landmark case in American legal history, highlighting the role of forensic science in court. Key figures like Dr. Henry C. Lee and attorney Peter Neufeld contributed to debates on forensic reliability. The trial's implications continue to shape discussions on legal standards and wrongful convictions in the U.S.

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Story summary

Dr. Henry C. Lee died March 27, 2026, in Henderson, Nevada, at 87 after a brief illness.
Born in China, he moved to the United States in 1964, and founded University of New Haven's forensic program in 1975.
Lee testified in high-profile cases including the O.J. Simpson trial and the JonBenét Ramsey murder.
He denied wrongdoing after two cases led to overturned convictions and a $25 million settlement in Connecticut.

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