Forensics
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Animals Who Solved Murders
Not all heroes wear capes. Some don fur or feathers. Let’s delve into the wonderful world of animal superheroes who solved their human’s murder. Bud, the African Grey Parrot A 20-year-old African Grey…
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How Forensic Botany Catches Killers
Silent witnesses stood sentinel in a backyard in Davie, Florida. The witnesses had no verbal communication skills, but they could speak. In fact, police believed these witnesses could unlock the mystery of a…
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Wildlife Forensics: Guest Post by Fiona Quinn
It’s my pleasure to welcome back Fiona Quinn to Murder Blog, with a fascinating post about wildlife forensics. The post is so informative I don’t want to ruin it by rambling, so let’s…
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6 Mind-Blowing Forensic Advancements
The forensic community works tirelessly to improve techniques to aid law enforcement, and much of this work is done at body farms across the country. The Texas body farm has conducted some amazing work…
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Mortis: What Happens to the Body After Death?
Once the heart stops beating, whether due to homicide or natural causes, the body enters the first stage of death. Blood drains from the capillaries to the larger veins in the parts of…
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“THE CORONER: I SPEAK FOR THE DEAD” – Q&A with Graham Hetrick
I have a real treat for you today. There’s a new show on Investigation Discovery (ID channel) that premieres tonight, “THE CORONER: I SPEAK FOR THE DEAD.” Renowned Coroner Graham Hetrick took time…
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Eyewitness Testimony – Test Your Observation Skills
Forensic Psychology is a fascinating field of study, especially as it relates to eyewitness testimony. Can we always trust our memory? Let’s test your observation skills. In this short video, count the number of times the…
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Elusive Serial Killer: The Woman Without a Face
The sleepy town of Bad Kreuznach, Germany found itself at the center of one of the most bizarre, high-profile murder mysteries in the country’s history — the search for a serial killer the…
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The CSI Effect: Are Cop Shows Brainwashing Us?
The CSI Effect is a real condition that’s influencing jurors across the globe. In its most basic form, people who watch cop shows like CSI, Criminal Minds, NCIS, and Bones, to name a…
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What Happens at The Body Farm?
What happens at The Body Farm might surprise you. National Geographic has a fantastic YouTube documentary called Secrets of The Body Farm about what forensic anthropologists do at the National Forensic Academy in Tennessee…
