🎧 Violence Risk
Dr. Kelly Watt In this age of mass shootings and workplace violence, terms like “violence risk” and “threat assessment” have become common terms. But
🎧 Prosecuting Sexual Abuse in the Church
Few things are more powerful than faith. And few things are more devastating than when that faith is abused. On this episode of Thread of Evidence, Dr.
🎧 The Art and Detection of Faking Mental Illness
How easy is it to fake mental illness when you are facing the death penalty? How about when you are applying for disability or suing someone
🎧 Whistleblowing and Workplace Investigation
With all that’s going in Washington these days, the word “whistleblower” is a term we’re hearing more and more. But what is a whistleblower? Is
🎧 Into the Mind of a Juror
Juries and jurors have the power to change lives forever; and not always for the best. Are jurors biased? Do they bring their personal and
🎧 The Myths and Realities of Serial Murder
Few areas of forensic science have fascinated and disturbed us more than serial killers. In fact, the media attention given to these infamous predators has resulted
🎧 Crime Scene Forensic Animation & Reconstruction
Forensic death investigator DrRon Martinelli introduces you to the fascinating world of forensic animation. Learn from forensic animator Scott Roeder what forensic animation is and
🎧 The Myths and Realities of Criminal Profiling
While informal criminal profiling has been around for centuries, in 1974 the FBI formed its Behavioral Science Unit to study serial predators. Since then, the
🎧 Understanding False Confessions
It is impossible for most of us to believe that anyone would confess to a crime he or she didn’t commit. And, yet, former convicted
🎧 Inside the Mind of the Criminal Poisoner
Game of Thrones inventor George R.R. Martin said, “All Men Carry Murder in Their Heart, yet even so, the poisoner is beneath contempt.” Even for
🎧 Understanding Competency to Stand Trial
As far back as the 14th century, the justice system understood that it is unfair to try a criminal defendant who does not understand the
🎧 Understanding Political Violence
Type the word “terrorism” in google and you’ll find articles on white supremacy, jihadism, and mass shootings. It’s a topic that is loaded with conflict