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Henry Lee

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Scientist

The Resume

    (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'

Why he might be annoying:

    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.

Why he might not be annoying:

    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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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 17 Votes: 5.88% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 133 Votes: 36.84% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 94 Votes: 53.19% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 73 Votes: 53.42% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 15 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 64 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 180 Votes: 56.11% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 43 Votes: 83.72% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 32 Votes: 56.25% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 35 Votes: 51.43% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 71 Votes: 53.52% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 25 Votes: 56.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 26 Votes: 65.38% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 44 Votes: 43.18% Annoying