I think most of that has been done with DNA. The odds of a mistake are in the trillions. The Illinois cases are disturbing. Some of the evidence in some of the cases was obviously falsified.
Not true. Such odds would exist for a pristine sample, but most false results are due to contamination.
Realize the DNA stats; but was thinking more of mistakes in the 'records or recording of; sharing data etc. . .when information is handled; mistakes are made; albeit much less opportunity with DNA info.
That said; I think the DP should never be eliminated; just saved for the extreme and heinous and horrible and unfair and unwarranted and whereby we know. . .beyond any doubt; that this person is guilty. . .ie the perp who murdered the Judge and 'others' in Atlanta. . .the perp who murdered little Jessica. . .
There are plenty of perps; who stand in Court without even the slightest justification; nor doubt offered. . .as to what went down and who is responsible.
We need to save the death penalty, for the best of them. . .