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Listening to the Dead - Forensics uncovered

Listening to the Dead - Forensics uncovered

Lynda La Plante and Cass Sutherland

If you want to know what criminal investigation is like in real life, then get ready for a podcast that puts YOU at the crime scene. This series will look at the latest developments, the famous cases and how the forensic scientists are meeting the challenge laid down by a criminal who is forensically aware. Lynda La Plante has always been fascinated by criminality and the people that solve crime. Her books are celebrated for their authentic depictions of crime scenes and police procedures – something she achieves through meticulous research with her colleague, CSI Cass Sutherland. Over six episodes, Lynda and Cass will investigate six branches of forensics: discussing their own experiences, talking with experts, hearing how real life crime scenes are worked, exploring the latest innovations and demonstrating how CSI fact is even more thrilling than CSI fiction. Episodes will reveal how plant regrowth can be used to track a killer’s path months after a crime was committed; how a fly on the wall can be more than an observer; why the ‘sibling defence’ can unravel DNA evidence; and why a dog’s nose can sniff out cases of arson that the scientists miss. A murderer is 20% more likely to be convicted if forensic evidence can be presented in court by the prosecution. Yet fingerprints are currently recovered from only 40% of crime scenes, and DNA at a mere 10%. Now more than ever, forensic scientists are under pressure to improve their success rate – their challenge is to advance their crafts and uncover the hidden clues that are left at every crime scene. Join author Lynda La Plante and former detective Cass Sutherland for a series that reveals the real secrets of CSI.
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Listening to the Dead - Forensics uncovered - S2 Ep8: S2 E7. Live at CrimeCon

S2 Ep8: S2 E7. Live at CrimeCon

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11/30/21 • 23 min

Bonus episode recorded live at CrimeCon 2021 in London. Lynda and Cass look back at two seasons of Listening to the Dead and share more stories about the forensic experts and cases that have fascinated us most. 
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Listening to the Dead - Forensics uncovered - 6: S2 E6. Cause of Death – Poisoning

6: S2 E6. Cause of Death – Poisoning

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03/31/21 • 45 min

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Listening to the Dead - Forensics uncovered - S2 Ep5: Cause of Death – Strangulation

S2 Ep5: Cause of Death – Strangulation

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03/17/21 • 34 min

**We apologise for the variable sound quality on some of the season two episodes which were recorded during the 2020 lockdown. Please don't judge us too harshly - we're back in studio in season 3!**
In this episode the team are joined by pathologist Dr Brett Lockyer, part of the experienced team at Forensic Access (www.forensic-access.co.uk), as he reveals how to tell the difference between strangulation and hanging during a post mortem, and where best to look for evidence that a suicide is not what it seems.
Sadly, strangulation is the most common form of murder of women in the UK. Traditionally considered to be a crime of passion, it’s also a common form of domestic abuse, which is why attempted strangulation has recently been criminalised.
Over six episodes, the team will investigate six causes of death: talking with experts, hearing how real life crime scenes are worked, exploring the latest innovations and discussing some famous cases.
If you want to know what criminal investigation is like in real life, then get ready for a podcast that puts YOU at the crime scene.
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Lynda's new novel Judas Horse is out on 1st April 2021 in hardback, ebook and audiobook.
Discover more at: www.lyndalaplante.com/listening-to-the-dead/
Credits
This podcast was made by Bonnier Books UK
Host & Director: Jon Watt
Producer: Laura Makela
Sound Engineer: Chris Attaway
Theme music: Game Over by Magic in the Other
End music: Sweeney by Mike Relm
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Listening to the Dead - Forensics uncovered - S3 Ep1: Season 3 Trailer

S3 Ep1: Season 3 Trailer

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01/20/22 • 1 min

Here we go then - let's kick off Season 3 of Listening to the Dead as we once more peel back the curtain of crime and reveal the forensics that cracked some of Britain's most famous cases. From the Great Train Robbery to the Yorkshire Ripper, we speak to some of those involved and hear astonishing revelations about the crimes, investigations forensics and protagonists.
Join Lynda and Cass and get closer to crime!
Subscribe now and don't miss the first episode on the Great Train Robbery out on 16th February 2022.
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Listening to the Dead - Forensics uncovered - S3 Ep4: Handwriting and the Yorkshire Ripper Hoax

S3 Ep4: Handwriting and the Yorkshire Ripper Hoax

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02/02/22 • 41 min

In October 1975, Peter Sutcliffe committed his first murder. Over the next five years he went on to become one of the UK’s worst serial killers. One of the main reasons the police took so long to find him was because they were sent off in the wrong direction by a series of hoax letters and a tape purporting to be from the killer.
Nicknamed Weirside Jack, the perpetrator was never identified at the time. It wasn’t until 25 years later that Chris Davies – a forensic document examiner – got his hands on the letters. Chris joins Lynda and Cass to discuss how Weirside Jack was finally brought to justice.
Christopher Davies started work in the Metropolitan Police Forensic Science Laboratory in 1981 where he was trained in questioned document examination. He continued to work in London when the Metropolitan Police Laboratory became part of the Forensic Science Service in 1996. He became one of the senior document examiners responsible for dealing with serious crime, including counterterrorism, cases. In 2010 he left the London Laboratory when the Questioned Documents Section there was closed and continues to work as an independent consultant.
Lynda's new novel Vanished is out on March 31st 2022 in hardback, ebook and audiobook.
Discover more at: www.lyndalaplante.com/listening-to-the-dead/ Credits
This podcast was made by Bonnier Books UK
Host & Director: Jon Watt
Producer: Laura Makela
Sound Engineer: Chris Attaway
Theme music: Game Over by Magic in the Other
End music: Sweeney by Mike Relm
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Listening to the Dead - Forensics uncovered - S2 Ep6: Cause of Death – Poisoning

S2 Ep6: Cause of Death – Poisoning

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03/31/21 • 45 min

**We apologise for the variable sound quality on some of the season two episodes which were recorded during the 2020 lockdown. Please don't judge us too harshly - we're back in studio in season 3!**
A rarely seen method of murder today (outside of novels and state-sponsored assassination) but one of the most fascinating and challenging to investigate. A favourite of authors for generations, poisoning has appeared in some of the most famous crime novels as well as historic cases of murder and suicide. The team are joined by experienced toxicologist Victoria Jenkins from Forensic Access (www.forensic-access.co.uk) to discuss how hair and nails can be used to detect the presence of drugs and poisons, and the past, present and future of this ancient cause of death.
Over six episodes, the team will investigate six causes of death: talking with experts, hearing how real life crime scenes are worked, exploring the latest innovations and discussing some famous cases.
If you want to know what criminal investigation is like in real life, then get ready for a podcast that puts YOU at the crime scene.
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Lynda's new novel Judas Horse is out on 1st April 2021 in hardback, ebook and audiobook. Discover more at: www.lyndalaplante.com/listening-to-the-dead/
Credits
This podcast was made by Bonnier Books UK
Host & Director: Jon Watt
Producer: Laura Makela
Sound Engineer: Chris Attaway
Theme music: Game Over by Magic in the Other
End music: Sweeney by Mike Relm
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Listening to the Dead - Forensics uncovered - S1 Ep1: Trailer

S1 Ep1: Trailer

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02/03/20 • 2 min

Introducing the new Listening to the Dead podcast with Lynda La Plante and CSI Cass Sutherland!
First episode out on 27th February.
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Listening to the Dead - Forensics uncovered - S4 Ep1: Live at Crime Con 2023

S4 Ep1: Live at Crime Con 2023

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06/30/23 • 38 min

The Listening to the Dead crew return to Crime Con in London for another live recording.
In this episode the team are joined by renowned forensic podiatrist Haydn Kelly to discuss his remarkable career and the first use of forensic gait analysis as expert evidence in criminal law at The Old Bailey in the trial of jewellery thief John Saunders.
From Shakespeare to the Usual Suspects, a person's gait is mentioned time and again. But how much can you really tell from a person's gait? More than you might think!
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Listening to the Dead - Forensics uncovered - S2 Ep1: Season 2 - Coming Soon!

S2 Ep1: Season 2 - Coming Soon!

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01/28/21 • 1 min

Get ready for Listening to the Dead Season 2: Cause of Death! More crimes, more forensics, more revelations. Subscribe now and don't miss episode one on 24th February 2021.
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Listening to the Dead - Forensics uncovered - S2 Ep3: Cause of Death – Terrorism & Mass Disaster

S2 Ep3: Cause of Death – Terrorism & Mass Disaster

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03/03/21 • 45 min

**We apologise for the variable sound quality on some of the season two episodes which were recorded during the 2020 lockdown. Please don't judge us too harshly - we're back in studio in season 3!**
From terrorist attacks to war zones, from earthquakes to floods, mass disasters are some of the most difficult and harrowing cases for police and forensic teams to investigate. Whether it’s identifying body parts or tracing a bomb factory from a tiny fragment of a device, the clues are often minuscule and highly disturbing.
In this episode, the team are joined by former anti-terrorism branch and SO13 officer David Alexander as he discusses his extraordinary experiences working on IRA bombings, the 7/7 attacks and investigating war crimes in Kosovo.
Over six episodes, the team will investigate six causes of death: talking with experts, hearing how real life crime scenes are worked, exploring the latest innovations and discussing some famous cases.
If you want to know what criminal investigation is like in real life, then get ready for a podcast that puts YOU at the crime scene.
Subscribe now!
Lynda's new novel Judas Horse is out on 1st April 2021 in hardback, ebook and audiobook.
Discover more at: www.lyndalaplante.com/listening-to-the-dead/
Credits
This podcast was made by Bonnier Books UK
Host & Director: Jon Watt
Producer: Laura Makela
Sound Engineer: Chris Attaway
Theme music: Game Over by Magic in the Other
End music: Sweeney by Mike Relm
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How many episodes does Listening to the Dead - Forensics uncovered have?

Listening to the Dead - Forensics uncovered currently has 27 episodes available.

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The podcast is about True Crime, Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Listening to the Dead - Forensics uncovered?

The episode title 'S1 Ep7: Pathology' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Listening to the Dead - Forensics uncovered?

The average episode length on Listening to the Dead - Forensics uncovered is 37 minutes.

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Episodes of Listening to the Dead - Forensics uncovered are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of Listening to the Dead - Forensics uncovered was released on Feb 3, 2020.

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