James DeFrancesco

James DeFrancesco is a forensic science expert and director of the forensic sciences program at Loyola University Chicago. He has extensive experience in chemical analysis related to drug enforcement, having worked with the DEA for many years. DeFrancesco's insights into the evolving practices of drug trafficking, particularly concerning the production of synthetic drugs like fentanyl, shed light on the increasing sophistication of criminal organizations and their recruitment of skilled professionals to enhance drug production methods.