Which of the following has been identified as the most significant blunder to date in any crime lab within the United States?

A. The misidentification or non-identification of victims from the bombings in New York City
B. The March 2004 arrest of Portland attorney Brandon Mayfield for the Madrid bombing
C. The failure to identify the 9/11 hijackers prior to their attack on the United States
D. None of the answers is correct.


Answer: B

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