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Series 2: 12. Murder in the Car Park and Cold Call Fraud
Blood spatter analysis helps identify the killer of a body found in a suitcase, and an expert helps in a serious case of financial fraud that cost some victims their life savings.
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Series 1: 12. Pollen, Chalk And Dna
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Series 1: 9. Cerium And Cctv
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Series 1: 5. Pollen In A Field And Fibres In A Car Crash
When smouldering human remains are found in a field in Hertfordshire, a policeman’s hunch and a diligent expert witness help catch the killers. \n\nNot every expert witne ...
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Series 1: 6. Dna, Fibres And Bones
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Expert Witness
Series 1: 8. Soil On A Spade And Stones In A Shoe
Soil on a spade helps catch the killer of a young woman from Swindon, who for years evaded justice and a stone stuck in the sole of a shoe helps solve a murder in Manchester.
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Series 1: 3. Forensic Imaging And Msn Chat
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A skilled expert witness does more than just analyse existing evidence. They guide detectives towards new clues that can turn a case. That is what happened in the case of Lynett ...
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Expert Witness
Series 1: 1. Soil And Insects
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Series 2: 12. Murder In The Car Park And Cold Call Fraud
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Series 2: 5. Body In The Woods And Murder At The Post Office
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Series 3: 7. Hidden Blood And Traces Of A Killer
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Series 3: 3. Body Of Evidence And Shallow Grave
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