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Twice Burned: A Fire Scientists Adventures in Overturning and Preventing Wrongful Arson Convictions [Hardback]

(Scientific Fire Analysis, USA)
  • Formāts: Hardback, 320 pages, height x width: 234x156 mm, weight: 453 g, 1 Tables, black and white; 28 Halftones, color; 28 Illustrations, color
  • Izdošanas datums: 01-Oct-2025
  • Izdevniecība: CRC Press
  • ISBN-10: 1032993863
  • ISBN-13: 9781032993867
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  • Formāts: Hardback, 320 pages, height x width: 234x156 mm, weight: 453 g, 1 Tables, black and white; 28 Halftones, color; 28 Illustrations, color
  • Izdošanas datums: 01-Oct-2025
  • Izdevniecība: CRC Press
  • ISBN-10: 1032993863
  • ISBN-13: 9781032993867
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First, the fire burns you or your loved ones or your home—then, you find yourself “burned” again by the justice system.

Twice Burned: A Fire Scientist’s Adventures in Overturning and Preventing Wrongful Arson Convictions tells the story of renowned fire investigator John J. Lentini’s 50 years as a forensic scientist. In recounting his most significant cases, Lentini highlights the critical challenges faced by forensic science, including ignorance, cognitive biases, and errors that have led to wrongful convictions. The book is a testament to the power of collaboration between scientists and lawyers in correcting injustices that occur at the intersection between science and the law.

As his career progressed, Lentini increasingly discovered—much to his surprise—that much of what he and his colleagues believed and understood about the behavior of fires was simply untrue. These misunderstandings often resulted in miscarriages of justice, highlighting the urgent need for reform. Through his relentless efforts as an expert witness and his groundbreaking research, Lentini has worked to correct these injustices and ensure that future investigations are guided by accurate science.

Lentini shares stories of arsonists exposed by their own mistakes, and he documents the evolution of fire investigation as a profession. He also discusses pivotal cases that challenged prevailing myths in fire science, such as the Lime Street Fire and the Oakland Hills Fire. These cases led to a rethinking and debunking of many of the myths relied on by fire investigators.

With its blend of real-life drama, legal intrigue, and scientific insight, Twice Burned is a must-read for anyone fascinated by forensic science, the legal system, and the pursuit of justice. Written in an accessible style, this book is perfect for fire science professionals, litigators, and discerning true crime readers.



This book tells the story of renowned fire investigator John J. Lentini’s 50 years as a forensic scientist. In recounting his most significant cases, Lentini highlights the critical challenges faced by forensic science, including ignorance, cognitive biases, and errors that have led to wrongful convictions.

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"For decades John Lentini has exposed the myths, investigative failures, and bad actors responsible for wrongful arson convictions, freeing innocent people and restoring ruined reputations along the way. Twice Burned is a fascinating glimpse into a career spent confronting the myriad, terrifying ways in which so-called fire experts get things wrongand the maddening legal fights required to correct their mistakes. Combining wry humor with simmering outrage at the travesties he has seen, Lentini shares crucial lessons to help prevent future miscarriages of justice. It is both a righteous memoir and vital teaching tool by an author whose refusal to stay silent has made him a powerful voice in defense of science and truth". - Liliana Segura, Investigative Journalist, The Intercept

"In his latest book, Twice Burned, John Lentini presents cautionary case studies that illustrate the human cost of fire investigations that did not always meet the highest standards of the profession. By presenting his experiences with these incidents, Mr. Lentini not only unapologetically exposes the technical errors, cognitive biases and, sometimes, misfeasance that led to errors in a fires origin, cause and attribution, but provides corrective actions to prevent future occurrences. Every investigator dedicated to finding truth in fire origin and cause investigations should read this book and apply the lessons to inch ever closer to the goal of getting it right every time". - Steven J. Avato, IAAI-CFI, ATF Supervisory Special Agent (Retired), Fire Investigations Captain (Retired)

"John Lentinis Twice Burned is a compelling exploration of the evolving field of fire science and its impact on arson investigations. As a renowned expert in fire science, Lentini presents a series of case histories where advancements in its understanding came too late, resulting in wrongful arson convictions. Lentinis artful recounting of these cases, and how they were eventually overturned, underscores the critical importance of continuous learning and skepticism in our field.

Twice Burned, like his earlier books, is an essential read for all fire investigators. Its a call to action for our profession to embrace the spirit of scientific advancement, reminding us that what we dont know can have profound consequences on peoples lives and liberties." - Steve Carman, ATF CFI, retired

Introduction Part I: Learning
1. A Twist of Fate
2. The Arson
YearsCatching Bad Guys
3. Branching OutFiguring Out Accidental Fires
4. The
Lime Street FireA Major Turning Point
5. The Black Holes of
OaklandUnlearning the Myths Part II: Case Studies
6. Arizona vs. Ray
GirdlerWorking for the Judge
7. Pennsylvania vs. Han-Tak Lee21 Years to
Correct a Miscarriage
8. Pennsylvania vs. Louis DiNicolaWhen the Data
Doesnt Fit, Change the Data
9. Georgia vs. Weldon Wayne CarrMaking the Data
Match the Narrative
10. Georgia vs. John Metcalf and Kimberly PostThe Lost
Guitar
11. Maynard Clark vs. Auto Owners InsuranceLightning? What Lightning?
12. Pennsylvania vs. Paul CamioloInnocent Gasoline
13. Texas vs. Cameron
Todd WillinghamTrouble in Texas
14. Tennessee vs. Claude GarrettHe Died
Free but Just Barely
15. Tennessee vs. Terry JacksonHow the Hacks Almost Got
Him Executed
16. Texas vs. Sonia CacyMore Trouble in Texas
17. U.S. vs.
Kenneth and Ricky DanielsFlawed Logic and Lies
18. California vs. George
SouliotesThe Shoes Dont Tell the Tale
19. Michigan vs. David Lee
GavittThrice Burned
20. Pennsylvania vs. Michele BlackHow an Unusual
Electrical Fire Became a Train Wreck
21. Indiana vs. Kristine BunchOpening a
Cascade of Brady Violations
22. Georgia vs. Linda and Scott DahlmanTaking
Absence of Motive to New Lows
23. Wisconsin vs. Joseph AweNew Science Equals
New Evidence
24. Maryland vs. Eshyna YoungExplaining Away Contradictory Data
Part III: Epilogue
25. Where Do We Go from Here?
John Lentini is a certified fire investigator and has been at the center of most of the important developments in fire investigation for the past 45 years. He began his career at the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Laboratory in 1974. He is the author of more than 50 publications, and has been recognized by the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), who named him Person of the Year in 2015 for his work in correcting and preventing wrongful arson convictions. He now provides training and fire investigation consulting, through his company Scientific Fire Analysis.