Podcasts by The Crime Scene Investigator

Bloodstain Pattern Analysis from 2023-05-14T12:15:34

What is Bloodstain Pattern Analysis? How do bloodstains differ? Is the science in Dexter anything like real life? All good questions, which I hope to answer in this Podcast!

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Death - Dealing with Autopsies/Post Mortem Examinations from 2022-11-14T12:09:19

This podcast may be upsetting to those who have lost people close to you recently. I discuss the facination around death, the trauma that comes with it, and how we assist in an autopsy/post mort...

Crime Scene Investigation - What’s Been Happening from 2022-03-26T20:59:50

We begin a new season of The Crime Scene Investigator! In my first episode back behind the mic, I discuss what I've been up to recently, the news surrounding my department, and my first ever cou...

Recovering DNA from a Crime Scene from 2021-07-12T16:00:13

I go into more depth about DNA than I have previously, and discuss methods on how to recover DNA samples from Crime Scenes. 

Developing and Recovering Fingerprints from a Crime Scene from 2021-05-10T12:20:02

There are so many myths and expectations regarding fingerprints, and I aim to answer these in this podcast! Hope you enjoy it and learn a few things.

How to recover an item from a crime scene from 2021-04-03T15:53:49

Ever wondered how to recover an item as evidence, wonder no longer! In this episode I discuss the techniques we use to package some weird and wonderful exhibits. I feel I've said wonder too much...

Top 5 Forensic Evidence to take to Court from 2021-03-10T16:54:25

I catch up with previous guest Hayley and discuss the top 5 types of forensic evidence we collect, their positives and limitations, and which piece of evidence would be most useful in a court ro...

How to approach a Crime Scene from 2021-01-10T20:26:36

I give you all the tips and tricks to prepare you to enter a crime scene, and we have a silly scenario at the end putting our new skills into practice!

Coping with my Mental Health at Crime Scenes from 2020-11-28T17:02:11

Lots of things can race through my mind whilst dealing with a traumatic crime scene. I look back at some of the difficult times and how I overcame them. 

Types of Crime a CSI Can Deal With from 2020-11-13T18:06:04

No guests today, just moi. I talk about the different types of crime a CSI can attend, from burglary to suspicious death. I look into the amount of CSI resources needed for a serious crime and h...

The Forensic Recovery Unit - what is it and what does it do? With Adelle from 2020-09-28T20:27:20

I've got Adelle with me from the Forensic Recovery Unit or FRU (pronounced F-Roo!). She explains the role of the department, how to develop a fingerprint with chemicals, and how difficult it bec...

Talking to retired Crime Scene Manager and author Brian Gee about his new book Murder By The Seaside from 2020-09-12T11:53:46

In this episode I have a very special guest Brian Gee (no relation!), a retired Crime Scene Manager and ex CSI. He discusses his new book, which is out now, titled Murder By The Seaside. At the ...

Talking Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology with CSI Caroline from 2020-08-23T21:11:01

What would happen if you were digging up your garden and came across a skull, or you throw a ball for your dog to fetch and she returns with a bone? Find out in this episode with Caroline, a fel...

Getting to know CSI Hayley and her crime scene shenanigans from 2020-08-08T20:04:17

This episode takes us into the life of CSI Hayley. We discuss juggling the work of a CSI around home life, why females get drawn to the job, and the funny stories that come out of the crime scen...

Investigating Fire and Arson Scenes with Special Guest Iain Peck from 2020-07-26T10:15:41

The destructive nature of fire makes arson and fire investigation rather tricky, however experts are always on hand to provide specialist skills. In this podcast, I chat with Fire Scientist Iain...

Becoming a CSI with special guest CSI Adam from 2020-07-13T12:50:18

Ever wondered the steps to take in order to become a CSI, or what different career paths are available. We discuss everything from choosing the right courses in education, to how to write a good...

Special guest Peter James from 2020-06-29T21:09:04

We kick off this podcast journey by chatting to a number 1 best selling crime author, Peter James. Peter discusses his new book and some exciting news for the future.