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Reel vs. Real: Experts talk ‘Hollywood effect’ on crime scene investigations
 
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“The major misconception is anything is possible on TV. Any and all types of equipment you could ever imagine is available on TV,” said Lt. Tony Barbarotto, who serves on Memphis Police Department’s Crime Scene Investigation unit. “That is just not true. TV has no budget.” (Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post And Courier via AP, Pool)
 

“The major misconception is anything is possible on TV. Any and all types of equipment you could ever imagine is available on TV,” said Lt. Tony Barbarotto, who serves on Memphis Police Department’s Crime Scene Investigation unit. “That is just not true. TV has no budget.” (Andrew J. Whitaker/The Post And Courier via AP, Pool)

“Everyone has this thing that crime scenes are this complicated thing. But really and truly, they’re not,” one expert said.

 
 

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