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Series 2

Forensic Firsts

  • Criminal Profiling

    Learn about the advancements in forensic technology. Hear how the introduction of criminal profiling helped police catch the Green River Killer and the Mad Bomber.

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  • Fire Investigation

    Discover how investigators use forensic science to catch those who start fatal fires, including the Jacksonville arsonist who left a family dead in 1990.

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  • Blood Splatter

    Illuminating documentary series that traces the development of key forensic techniques. Find out how analysing blood stains proved the key to catching two killers.

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  • Trace Evidence

    Learn more about forensic science and discover the techniques used to catch criminals. Scientists and police officers explain the importance of trace evidence.

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  • Plant Evidence

    How did a piece of wood help catch the man who killed aviator Charles Lindbergh's son in 1932? This gripping series reveals all with a look at forensic botany.

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  • Cyber Forensics

    Crime-busting science. How the rapid development of digital forensic techniques helped capture both a West German spy in 1986 and 'the Craigslist Killer' in 2009.

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  • Cause of Death

    Hear about more cases where forensic pathology has led to the capture of criminals. Discover how a 1987 autopsy led US detectives to a prolific serial killer.

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