What the Forensics
What the Forensics is a true crime podcast that explores the world of forensic science through the lens of three hosts who, while not experts in the field, are deeply fascinated by the intersection of crime and science. Drawing on their university backgrounds in forensic science, the hosts take listeners on a journey through the fascinating world of forensic investigation, exploring real-life cases and the techniques and technologies used to solve crimes. With its unique perspective and engaging hosts, What the Forensics offers a fresh take on the true crime genre that's both informative and entertaining.
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- Update frequency
- every 16 days
- Average duration
- 71 minutes
- Episodes
- 112
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Ep. 12 - Jeremy Steinke, Jasmine Richardson & YCJA
Join us this week for a strange Canadian murder involving a "300-year-old werewolf" and a 12 year-old girl. Jasmine Richardson and her boyfriend Jeremy Steinke were convicted of three first-degree mu…
Ep. 11 - Robert Pickton & Geographic Profiling
Join us in our eleventh episode where we discuss Canadian serial killer Robert Pickton and the science of geographic profiling. We discuss Pickton's home life, the missing women of Vancouver, and his…
Ep. 10 - Guy Paul Morin & Wrongful Convictions
In this episode, we discuss the famous case of Canadian Guy Paul Morin and the murder of Christine Jessop. We explore in detail the issues that occurred throughout the police investigation that led t…
Ep. 09 - Norfolk Four & False Confessions
Join us in this special year-end episode to learn all about the maddening case of the Norfolk Four; as well as about false confessions, why and how they happen, and how they played a part in this cas…
Ep. 08 - Ivan Milat & Eyewitness Identification
Join us in our eighth episode where Journey tells us all about Australia's worst serial killer, Ivan Milat and Rebecca tells us all about eyewitness identification and how it was used to catch Milat.…
Ep. 07 - Tiago Henrique Gomes da Rocha & Ballistics
Tune in this week to What The Forensics to learn all about the crimes of Tiago Henrique Gomes da Rocha, and the forensic science of ballistics that led to his conviction.
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Ep. 06 - Stephen Akinmurele & Fingerprinting
Join us in this week's episode where we learn more about the United Kingdom's Cul-de-sac killer, Stephen Akinmurele, along with the history and science behind fingerprinting!
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Ep. 05 - Unsolved Stories
In this Halloween special of WTF, we each share a different unsolved story. Listen in to learn more about the Sodder missing children, the Keddie cabin murders and the disappearance of Etan Patz!! It…
Ep. 04 - Toolbox killers & Criminal Profiling
In this episode, we explore the horrific and tragic crimes of Lawrence Bittaker and Roy Norris, and how their careless choices eventually got them caught. We also learn about the early years of crimi…
Ep. 03 - Paul Bernardo & DNA
In this episode we delve deeper into Canadian serial rapist, Paul Bernardo, learning more of his earlier crimes and later murders of 3 young women. We also discuss what DNA is, how it is used in a fo…
Ep. 02 - GSK & Forensic Genealogy
Curious about how the Golden State Killer finally got caught after more than 4 decades? We discuss who this killer was, his crimes, and how forensic genealogy finally put Joseph DeAngelo behind bars …
Ep. 01 - Introduction
This is our pilot episode discussing who we are, what's to come, and a few interesting stories mixed in! Hear about the CSI effect, a taphonomic study and the Tulsa Race Massacre/Riot.
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