Secrets From the Crime Lab
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Science on Trial: The Evolution of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
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A podcast for practitioners, professionals, and enthusiasts of forensic science, applied science, and science related topics: exploring the truth of true crime. Learn about the real forensic science behind the cases, how it actually works behind the closed doors of the crime lab, and what happens when it fails or is misunderstood. Hosted by a scientist with over twenty years of laboratory experience, this podcast discusses the challenges and nuances of the forensic fields from her own experiences and with forensic and subject matter experts.
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- Science on Trial: The Evolution of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis · 1 h 12 min · Řada 3 Epizoda 1Bloodstain Pattern Analysis: Science Over Advocacy (with Jeremiah “Jeremy” Morris) Host Angela Tanzillo-Swarts returns to Secrets from the Crime Lab to share a conversation with…
- A Glimpse into Advanced Investigations: Exploring the Role of Private Investigators with William Losefsky · 1 h 16 min · Řada 3 Epizoda 1In this episode of 'Secrets from the Crime Lab,' host Angela Swarts returns after a brief hiatus to delve into an enlightening conversation with William Losefsky of Investigative…
- PART II - Case Solved? Unraveling a DNA thread in the Zodiac killer enigma. Featuring Forensic Scientist George Schiro · 35 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 5Part II of George Schiro’s story about his involvement in unraveling the identity of the notorious Zodiac Killer. What did he find in his examination of the alleged DNA profile…
- Case Solved? Unraveling a DNA thread in the Zodiac killer enigma. Featuring Forensic Scientist George Schiro. · 38 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 5The Zodiac case remains one of the most notorious unsolved murder mysteries in American history, and it continues to capture public interest and speculation. The self-proclaimed…
- S2E3: Space Forensics! Bloodstain Pattern Analysis in Microgravity with Detective Zack Kowalske · 51 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 3On this episode I spoke with Det. Zack Kowalske, an expert in bloodstain pattern analysis, crime scene reconstruction, and a pioneer in Space Forensics! We discussed BPA…
- S2EP2: Joining the Dark Side.The Role of the Forensic Science Defence Expert. Dr. David Schudel · 1 h 6 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 2"The role of a forensic science defence expert is often referred to by those working for the police/state/government forensic labs as being on the "dark side." In Joining the…
- S2Ep1 - Cognitive bias in forensic pathology decisions with Dr. Itiel Dror · 1 h 30 min · Řada 2 Epizoda 1In this episode I spoke with Dr. Itiel Dror, a cognitive neuroscientist known in the forensic realm for his contributions to revealing the unconscious implicit biases in forensic…
- Ep. 9 (Season 1 Bonus) Massively Parallel Sequencing - Tools for forensic laboratories learning to handle terabytes of genetic data, how it improves investigations, and a free workshop. · 51 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 9Massively Parallel Sequencing has revolutionized laboratories' ability to harness more and more information from our genetics. This has led to massive improvements in medical…
- Ep. 8 Identical Twins, drugs, smoking, and crime. Applied Epigenetics with Dr. Athina Vidaki, Erasmus MC, Netherlands · 51 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 8Epigenetics: The clothes of your DNA. While the DNA sequence contains the instructions, your epigenome controls which part of the instructions are read and used. But how do we…
- Episode 7: Ethics as Lived Practice. Anticipatory Capacity and Ethical Decision-Making in Forensic Genetics with Dr. Matthias Wienroth and Dr. Carole McCartney, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne · 1 h 3 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 7New Technology is great...but let's use it to catch the right person. In this episode I spoke with Professors Dr. Matthias Wienroth and Dr. Carol McCartney, two of the authors of…
- Ep. 6 Science SNiP: Forensic DNA Phenotyping, Predicting Human Appearance · 28 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 6DNA as the "Biological Witness". Forensic DNA Phenotyping predicts the externally visible characteristics - i.e. what a person may look like - from their biological material. It…
- Ep. 5 Consent, DNA databases, and misuse of a San Francisco rape victim's DNA. · 43 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 5This week's discussion is all about consent and ethical use of genetic information, including DNA databases. I define and discuss what is meant by consent and informed consent…
- Ep. 4 Document Authentication, handwriting analysis, mailbox bombings, and snipers. Forensic Document Examination with Meredith Dekalb Miller. · 43 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 4This episode is the first in a series (non-sequential) providing overviews of different fields of forensic science. Meredith Dekalb Miller is an FBI trained expert in Forensic…
- Ep. 3 The English Chemist: Cell site analysis, drugs, weird fingerprints, and egg fraud. With forensic science expert Dr. David Schudel (Full episode) · 58 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 3Following on from episode 2...this time our discussion focuses on the experiences of David Schudel, PhD as an expert in the UK. He is an expert in Forensic Chemistry, Fire…
- Ep. 3 Teaser -The English Chemist: forensic science expert Dr. David Schudel · 5 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 3Teaser trailer of episode 3 of Secrets from the Crime Lab. A peak into how the criminal justice system and crime laboratories intersect in England and Wales. Dr. Schudel…
- EP.2 When it all goes wrong. Featuring forensic expert Tiffany Roy, MSFS, JD · 1 h 15 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 2What happens when the crime laboratory gets it wrong? In this episode we discuss the issues with relying solely on laboratory accreditation to determine if a forensic science…
- EP.1 How do you know the crime lab did it right? · 1 h 11 min · Řada 1 Epizoda 1Ensuring the validity of the crime laboratory’s test result is paramount. Ensuring that the lab is impartial, competent, and committed to confidentiality is an integral part of…







