(November 22, 1938- )
Born in Rugao, China
Forensic scientist
Chief criminologist of the state of Connecticut (1979-2000)
Investigated over 4,000 cases
Defense witness in the O.J. Simpson trial
Also involved in the cases of William Kennedy Smith, Michael Skakel, Scott Peterson, Phil Spector and Jon Benet Ramsey
Hosts the truTV show 'Trace Evidence: The Case Files of Dr. Henry Lee' (2004- )
Wrote 'Henry Lee's Crime Scene Handbook,' 'Famous Crimes Revisited' and 'Cracking Cases: The Science of Solving Cases'

His testimony helped O.J. get away with a double homicide.
In the Phil Spector case, he was accused of tampering with evidence by removing an object, reportedly a piece of fingernail, from the body of victim Lana Clarkson.
The 'Famous Cases' section of his website consists of one or two paragraph teasers followed by 'Purchase Dr. Lee's book to learn more about this case.'
He is overly fond of trotting out the 'You all look alike to me' joke while talking to white people.

When he was eleven, the family fled China for Taiwan and his father drowned when his ship sank (the rest of the family was on a different ship).
He was the youngest police captain in Taiwanese history.
His testimony helped convict Richard Crafts, who had tried to dispose of his wife Helle via woodchipper.
Simpson prosecutor Christopher Darden said, 'I'm not sure I could even name another criminalist of his stature.'

Credit: C. Fishel

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